Bowl Gouge Made From A Broken Breaker Bar (Say that 5 times fast)

[@garrydeimert7397]

I've just started out with wood turning and all my tools are made by me, tool steel that I have and old files but I would never have thought to use an old breaker bar, this opens up a whole new avenue of possibilities, just need to learn to sharpen properly. I love home made stuff that works. Love you videos and your choice of music is top drawer.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you Garry! Adapt and Overcome is the Motto around here. :)

[@stephanieruggles7783]

I would give you ten thumbs up alone for that recycling. Well done. Not many people I know would have even considered the reuse of that bar. Steel is as valuable as any other metal. We have only limited resources on this planet. And that cedar turning looked so pretty. Please stay healthy and take care.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you for your support!! I honestly just wanted to see If I could pull it off :)

[@frankkirby5763]

Great ideal to use the breaker bar handle. Tire irons work well and same with leaf springs.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Sounds like you my friend have made some of your own tools in the past :) I love the spirit!

[@alexnye7137]

Awesome, what a great way to repurpose a broken tool. Thanks for the great idea.

[@adventureDad1976]

Bravo my friend!!

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you 😊

[@markluxton3402]

I have been thinking of doing this with a carbide burr in my die grinder in a tool stand, with the steel in a cross slide vise.

[@huberthicks9080]

Impressive, Sir.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you kindly!

[@infantryveteran2636]

Missed this one! And a toolmaker to boot!

[@dukaheritage9445]

Hello, Vet! Adapt and Overcome, that's the way I roll! If I had never learned to make what I need for myself.. I'd have very little of what I need. Haha :)

[@infantryveteran2636]

@@dukaheritage9445 "Climb to Glory" young man!!

[@michaelthomas3616]

Nice job.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donniesmith8462]

You got plenty of good ideas there kind sir. Keep up the good videos.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@dougsimms5588]

Your shirt gives a good alternate title for this video. 8^)

[@DiemenDesign]

Your a braver man than me, I would have taken that to a machine shop to get that flute milled. Will be interesting to see how it holds it's edge over time, as I'm not sure how consistent the metal is in those tools. I would have been more inclined to make it into a hollowing tool with a carbide scrapper insert.

[@dukaheritage9445]

A good friend of mine has a machine shop and i was going to do a collaboration with him on this little project. But he got busy and then I got curious.... hehe at that point i just wanted to see if I could do it :) It cuts decent for what it is, but may have to take a torch to it and harden it a bit :) Although sometimes I like a tool that is a bit duller than the rest for cutting resin, i find that its less likely to cut in to deep and cause chip out. Time will tell.

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

ballast...that was my first thought when you were setting up, wheres your bags of gravel on the jig to stop viberations and jumping.... Ballast is very useful. I made a lathe once just from 4x2's, OSB sterling board and about 8 bags of shingle

[@dukaheritage9445]

Adapt and overcome :) I love it!

[@sleepingontheblacktop6053]

I have been inspired. Going to dig through my broken tool pile now and make some gouges. Awesome idea sir! But please, wear some eye protection when you’re using that sharpener. I want to see a lot more videos from you!

[@dukaheritage9445]

There's a few more tool builds coming, I need a deep hollowing tool rest, so when I build that I'll be using the same heat needed to bend the rest to harden that gouge. It cuts great when sharp but it needs a little hardening. Stay tuned :)

[@sleepingontheblacktop6053]

Duka Heritage Awesome, I cant wait to see them. I sure would like to see how to make my own hollower...hint hint

[@chrisbucy7860]

Genius!!! Love it

[@dukaheritage9445]

Glad you like it! :)

[@ericschenck9954]

Great idea!

[@dukaheritage9445]

Glad you think so!

[@shaunfelton2046]

Brilliant!

[@dukaheritage9445]

Hehe, Shaun you are always there to pick me up :) This tool needs a heat treat but it was fun to make. Future video :)))

[@shaunfelton2046]

Duka Heritage you made it look easy! Are they made from High Speed Steel - HSS? I’m still looking through your videos!

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

Well since how you already know how to do it can I have one of these too?

[@PsychodelicCandy]

love it!

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thanks Red! Always trying to make the most out of what I’ve got.

[@PsychodelicCandy]

@@dukaheritage9445 I know that, I saw every video you posted, great work!

[@markwhite6018]

Down right impressive 👍

[@dukaheritage9445]

Thank you Mark, this one was fun to make!

[@brucerowan2183]

Good job, I have made several tools, sure saves money.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Yes sir, I try to build as much as I can. Always new skills to be learned in the process. Thanks for stopping by!

[@HodgePodgeWoodWorks]

Holy crap....I will be copying your router jig! Great idea!

[@dukaheritage9445]

:) Works great for leveling slabs! This on the other hand XD I just wanted to see if i could do it lol

[@snobear41]

what bit did you use?

[@dukaheritage9445]

I used a carbide burr from a set I use to port cylinder heads ✌️

[@williampitts7646]

Don't worry, I will only try something similar at home.

[@exotictones1054]

Safety....ah who needs it. I've done it too.

[@dukaheritage9445]

Safety third ;)

[@mikepruett1745]

didnt see the carbide bit

[@dukaheritage9445]

Hey Mike, The bit I used was a 1/4" ball carbide burr.

[@billy19461]

Cheaper than new bowl gouges. Even if you have to buy a new one.

[@dukaheritage9445]

HAHA! Right!?!

[@imwhisper]

It's not a real shop if there isn't a rusty brake disc laying around. 😂

[@SilverBack.]

Recycling 👍👍👍

[@dukaheritage9445]

:) yea I seem to always be playing around with trying to see what can be done :)

[@tonysmith3143]

What bit are you using in router?

[@scottnichols9005]

what kind of resin do you use??? I hope it`s less than Total Boat

[@dukaheritage9445]

I use ArtResin, Its definitely not the cheapest, but I've found after many problems with others that it flows the best for a finish and does great also with casting. Its around $120/gallon : /

[@shannonagresta9317]

You cute. Just sayennnn. 🤩