Make a carving gouge with a broken drill bit

This is my interpretation on how to upcycle a broken spade bit, turning it into a palm carving gouge.
Disclaimer: I'm not a metal or woodworker expert, just an amateur experimenting and sharing my work. I hope this helps you into your knowledge process in this matter.
If you're interested in get the handcarved spoon I'm going to giveaway, check the details at the end of the video. Results will be posted the 6th of April on my Instagram page.
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[@machfiver753]

upCycle... now there's a word dying to become an everyday descriptor for taking something broken and making it into something more than it was before. Also great work btw. Gotta love busted to beautiful

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Llevaba tiempo impaciente por ver un proyecto nuevo tuyo, pero la espera mereció la pena!! Un trabajo excepcional enhorabuena el acabado final no tiene nada que envidiar a las marcas punteras de material de talla. Saludos

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Mikhandmaker Gracias compañero. Celebro que te haya gustado. Hay cosas que mejoraría tanto del diseño como de la manera de trabajar el acero pero la verdad es que no está nada mal por ser mi primer experimento con el acero. Un saludo y gracias por tu comentario.

[@solosniper86]

Thanks for the explanations throughout the video. I don't necessarily need them but I know there are a lot of people out there that are still new to working metal. I love videos of repurposing items! Giving new life to a broken or forgotten item is what I do with knives and tool restorations. You have given me another idea for when my bits break. Keep it up!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you mate. I'm also a big fan of upcycling tools and materials from my home/workshop. Regards!

[@solosniper86]

@@WoodworkingBarcelona If you're on Facebook please check out my page "Triune Blades". I make knives, do tool restorations, and am beginning to get into wood working. :)

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thats nice! I'll check it. By the way, nice forge!

[@kookyflukes9749]

I like how you give detailed instructions on tempering, hardening and annealing the drill bit.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+From this to that Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@allandnone4147]

I appreciate u having the definitions of the different techniques that u were utilizing. Learned something new from that

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Timothy Fraire Thanks to notice that. Many people work on metal and they neglect that precious info from their videos which is quite bad because that info is the key to achieve good results. Regards!

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

A creative and extremely useful idea! Even the handle matches your roughing gouge. Well done!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thanks man!

[@Paoson_Woodworking]

me encanta Lluis, te ha quedado una gubia de lujo!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Paoson WoodWorking Muchas gracias Suso. Me alegro que te guste. Un abrazo!!

[@JamieHince]

Stunning! Love watching your videos to see your skills and creativity!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+JamieHince I'm glad you do. Thanks!

[@kimcurtis9366]

Very glad I found this post because I've decided to make some bowls and spoons this summer and have no gouges! I do however, have lots of metals, old tools and a forge and anvil! I should be able to make a few gouges for various sizes of bowls and spoons. THANKS!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

That's great Kim. I'm glad this encouraged you to make your own tools. Please let me know how they turn out tagging me on Instagram. Good luck!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome project, the gouge came out a beauty!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Scrap wood City Thank you friend!

[@chailam3632]

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[@chailam3632]

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[@Anders.B]

Nice. I like that you added descriptions.

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Nice! Always great when you can salvage something instead of tossing it.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Kaged Creations Upcycling is the way, no doubt. Besides, this way you can get the specific tool you really need.

[@lindamoggioable]

Great video which helped me a lot AND, I've never said this before, I loved the music!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you mate!

[@kenbeattie1958]

Great idea! Better to have things that are made to fit our needs, by our own hands, than some cheaply made stuff that is barely tolerable.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+ken beattie quite agree!

[@spudpud-T67]

May I suggest that you only hit the high carbon steel when its cherry red. Hitting and forming it when black or grey will form cracks in the steel, ruining the chisel.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+spud pud Thanks for you advice.

[@GiacoWhatever]

He's back!!! Nice one brother... keep it up!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Giaco Whatever Oh yeah! I'm back. Thanks for come by and leave a comment Giaco! Regards!

[@LeanneRende]

love that you made something new

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+GratfuledeadGurl Thanks¡

[@BrianErnste]

Nice Work! Just added it to my list of to-do's

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Brian Ernste Nice! Just be aware you're working with Carbon Steel, not HSS. Regards!

[@Eternal_Starlight]

I learned so much from your videos! Thank you! ✨

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Painted Starlight I'm glad you do that. That's my goal. Regards!

[@rogueviper4471]

Nice job. Now i know what to do with all my broke spade bits. 😊

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thanks Roger! You have to make sure they're not HSS steel because you'll be not able to temper that steel. Regards!

[@lewisworkshop]

Welcome back. Lluis! We've missed you... Chris in Seattle

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Chris Lewis Thank you Chris. Is always good to share my work with you. I've been really busy these days. Besides, being father is quite complicated to gather some time, you know. I hope to share another video sooner than later. Regards!

[@argeancomics3291]

As we say here in Brazil: Show de bola!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Lol! Obrigado

[@DustinRogersinMO]

Nicely done. I'm adding this to my project list

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Dustin Rogers I will be pleased to see the results. Regards!

[@MoJoTheElf]

Interesting handle design, definitely seems like it would feel comfortable for a long time.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Josiah Yes it does feel comfortable, but next time I will make it a little bigger.

[@DrTheRich]

Satisfying to watch as always!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Matthijs de Rijk Thank you Matthijs!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Great looking tool and great looking spoon, too

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Matthew Cain Thanks Matthew, I'm glad you like it!

[@BDM_PT]

Hi there from Portugal, Nice Gouge :D Obrigado(thanks)

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Blog das Madeiras Thanks!

[@rondavis8807]

Very nicely done diy video. One of the best!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you Ron!

[@christopheleblanc9175]

great build, and i got so many dead spade bits , tks for sharing

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you! Give it a try! I'll be surprised.

[@christopheleblanc9175]

i thinking i will for next x mass,,, as i have two friends that every x mass i make us each a home made tool for the last 3 yrs, now,, from large mallets ,small tapping mallets,for chisel work , and this year it a awl with curly maple handle and old Allen keys, , they come out amazing,, and the allen key steel holds a point very well , ps, look for the longer type allen key, , 1-2$ at a yard sale for a set ,lol 4-6" + in length and cut off the L portion and insert in your handle , i chose the black hardened allen;s and not the chromed ones for look , ,,, been wanting a spoon carving gouge for years now,, and your idea fits that build tks ,

[@reginabest4266]

Aww, loved it. I still wish I could meet you and you could teach me one on one. Everything you make is awesome.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Regina Best Thank you for your support Regina!

[@malvinbotnen2467]

I havn’t think about it. It is realy smart. I like to make some stuff and spoons. I haven’t so professional tools like you, but it’s still fun.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Malvin Botnen you can do this without expensive tools. You just need a cheap dremel a torch, a hammer, a solid chunk of steel to use as a anvil and sandpaper to sharpen the gouge. You can do this.

[@ardybe7011]

Excellent idea!! Awesome execution!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Ron Brown Thanks Ron! I'm glad you like it!

[@sergeyzinchenko108]

Отличный и поучительный ролик. Успехов в творчестве и работе!

[@ilyaivanov1745]

The tool turned out good !

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+BUK Thank you BUK.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

beeeautiful! probé algo parecido con una del chino y hubo poca suerte porque tenia escaso carbono el acero :D te ha quedado chulisima

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Cactus! workshop Gracias Carlos! Me alegro que te guste. La verdad es que es un acer usar tus propias herramientas!

[@wingman358]

great video. was very happy to see the heat treating! it is too often a neglected (or unknown?) process in the hobbyist world

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+wingman358 Yes indeed, this is a very important info that quite few people show on their projects. I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@Enredandonogaraxe]

Impresionante. Y me encanta tu forja improvisada :D

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Enredando No Garaxe Gracias Sergio! La verdad es que con 4 duros puedes trabajar por ti mismo el acero. Algún video más haré en ese sentido intentando aportar algo de luz para los iniciados como yo. Un abrazo!

[@floresnegras09]

@@WoodworkingBarcelona muy buen video!! te consulto, que tipo de soplete y combustible utilizaste para calentar el metal? Gracias!

[@houtjeboom]

Love your work... Great video and carving gouge

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Houtje Boom - Be Creative Thank you man!

[@MakingHuertasstuff]

Un trabajo impresionante.Me gusta mucho tu manera de trabajar. Mi enhorabuena por el canal. Pienso ver todos tus vídeos. Un saludo

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+fghuertas Me alegro que te guste mi trabajo, compañero. Es un placer poderlo compartirlo con gente como tú. Un saludo!

[@lornehutton7229]

COOL IDEA THANKS FOR SHARING. I MIGHT TRY IT

[@toddfullerton3930]

Excellent. You aso have good taste in background music. Thanks

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you Todd. Nowadays I don't add music to my videos. Only ambient sound of my workshop. Regards.

[@GM-ls7nb]

Great idea! Thanks for the vid!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Gavin McBlain thank you Gavin!

[@joj156]

good idea. looks like it works pretty good too.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+joe j Thanks! I just works well. I'm sure this is not the only homemade tool I'll make.

[@thomazneto58]

Simply amazing this idea. Congratulations and thank you for sharing with all of us your knowledge. I've signed up on the channel and like. A big hug from this new friend of Brazil.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+thomazneto58 thanks man! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support!

[@pascalsaintval]

Good idea of upcycling !

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Pascal Saint-Val Thanks Pascal. I'm glad you found this interesting.

[@quentinhybord5542]

Nice video as always, a hello from France dude!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Quentin Hybord Thank you for your support Quentin.

[@Zedoutdoors]

A very well put together video, many thanks for sharing ~Peace~

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Zed Outdoors Thanks to you for your kind words.

[@johnsmyth6283]

Superb! Would be proud to make something like that.

[@eeromero08]

IDK why , but I find this chanel relaxing. LOL:P

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+BUT WHY would I want to? Thanks!

[@mauricekhoo5861]

great way to recycle old bits!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Maurice Khoo Ren Pin Sure! Besides, carving gouges are quite expensive.

[@tony95129]

Bufff entre la elección de la música, la manera de editar y la calidad de contenido hace que esto sea un verdadero gustazo de ver. Buenísimo :D

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+La Gallina de la Vecina Celebro que lo disfrutes tanto. Recuerda que puedes apoyar mi canal compartiendo el contenido en tus redes sociales o bien haciendo tu contribución en Patreon. Así conseguís que pueda dedicar más tiempo a esto y sacar más videos para vuestro interés. Un saludo!

[@knivesstuff]

Love it man! Good job :) very good idea!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+knives&stuff Thanks man! I've been learning a lot from you and other metalworkers! Regards!

[@Scaatify]

I have been waiting too long for your next video!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Scaatify I know, but did you enjoy it? ;)

[@wmwalkerco]

That was awesome!!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Wm. Walker Co. Thank you William! You're doing a great job with your channel. Regards!

[@shani-pl9nv]

love your videos!!! love your work!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+someone Thank you!

[@sujanbk2422]

Ummm..satisfying work.i like it.love from nepal.

[@gergemall]

Beautiful

[@artesanodelalma4280]

Maravilloso trabajo

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you!

[@theonlyjasonkirk]

Superb as usual!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+jason kirk Thank for your endless support Jason!

[@davidrosario4775]

spoon with thin handle, elegant look!!!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+David Rosario Thanks David!

[@Tugmun11]

Great Video Thank you, last year I tossed a couple of broken bits, as I was doing it, I was tellin myself don't do it there will be something that they will be able to be used for... Any way thanks and loved the music too...

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Reed Kay Just make sure they are not HSS.

[@jaccobm]

Awesome! Going to make myself one next week with a bit I broke :)

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Jaccob Mckay I hope you didn't break it intentionally ;D

[@jankopec9258]

Nice work!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Jan Kopec Thanks Jan!

[@californiashit]

a cool easy to produce tool with good music👌

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

I'm glad you enjoy it Dave!

[@mihumus]

Really nice work Lluís!! Beautiful tool, hope to get lucky. Nice vídeo 🖖

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Humus Workshop Thank you my friend for all your time and support. Best regards!

[@TizianoBonArreda]

Grandioso. Lavoro fantastico. Bravissimo.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Muchas gracias!

[@mikelcastillograciarena4651]

this channel is awesome

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Mikel Castillo Graciarena Thank you Mikel. You can support my work sharing my content and becoming a patron. Thanks for leaving here your comment!

[@williamlott7612]

Buen trabajo amigo. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Gracias William!

[@francisbarnett]

great idea

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Francis Barnett Thanks!

[@P4rkerMann]

So awesome!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Parker Schall Thanks Parker!

[@the90percentlurker]

Great video!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+the90percentlurker Thanks!

[@floqd21]

i love this videos, is amazing!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Florencia Quezada Thank you Florencia! Regards!

[@marlawhite3682]

nice work thinks for the idea!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Marla White you're welcome

[@eloyworkshop541]

Un proyecto impresionante!! Muy buen trabajo, saludos!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Muchas gracias Eloy! Un abrazo

[@eloyworkshop541]

Gracias a ti compañero, por cierto, te he dejado un mensaje por youtube 😉 en caso de que no lo hayas recibido, mándame algo a mi correo para que pueda ponerme en contacto contigo, [e-mail] saludos

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Justo ahora mismo lo acabo de ver. Intentaré responderte durante el día de hoy. Te paso mi correo personal por privado. Un abrazo!

[@SteveSmith-gm2kc]

That was kick ass

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

lol thanks!

[@angelramos-2005]

Surprised to see this type of video quality and careful execution.Buena suerte con futuros proyectos.Saludos.Angel Ramos

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Gracias Ángel. Celebro que la calidad del proyecto te complaciera.

[@luistellez6967]

Buen trabajo!!! justo había estado pensando en hacer algo similar

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Luis Téllez celebro que te guste Luis.

[@carloscuruxo7806]

Muy buen trabajo. Gracias por compartir y un saludo!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Carlos Curuxo gracias por escribir Carlos. Me alegro que te gustara.

[@virutillaspino]

Muy buena idea, y bien trabajada, me suscribo y un pulgar arriba, saludos desde Tenerife...

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Muchas gracias Agustín!

[@marceloquintanilla4777]

Eeey qu excelente idea ..... gracia amigo 👍

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Gracias Marcelo!

[@ldwithrow08]

The shafts out of worn out shock absorbers make great chisels and gouges too.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Lawrence Withrow thanks for the input Lawrence!

[@diydarkmatter]

very nice work .

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thanks mate!

[@diydarkmatter]

your welcome brother

[@tionolotv]

muy bueno ,mejor que muchos expertos en metales felicitaciones y bendiciones

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+tionolo Gracias! Celebro que te haya gustado.

[@user-io2eg9cc4s]

Красивая работа❗️🔥Спасибо за урок 👍🤝

[@vianneybouard1396]

nice work!!!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Viannouille La Fripouille Thank you!

[@hexahelix]

Awesome as usually :)

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Markus Hoffmann Thanks Markus!

[@jerrycoleman7990]

That's a good idea, now Need ideas for a curve carving knife

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thanks Jerry!

[@frankr.3175]

Try this one. I did but didn't harden it correctly so it doesn't take an edge very well. Not my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aneXgn6QnaytgNU

[@ErikSnell]

Nice job, again.

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Erik Snell Thanks again Erik! ;D

[@bug273]

esto es un tan bonito! genial trabajo!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Muchas gracias, un abrazo!

[@markhobster8113]

great video thanks

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Mark Hobster Thank you Mark!

[@owenarey7487]

nice job!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Owen Arey Thanks Owen!

[@debuti]

good one, i was about to say something about the tempering when you was grinding the tool flat haha

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Chisco Garcia Gonzalez lol

[@FlukeTog]

Simple & groovy music .

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thanks!

[@randerson275]

Very Nice!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Thank you!

[@raulcastro458]

Esto es creatividad muy bien amigo grasias por compartir la idea saludos de el Salvador

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

Gracias Raul!

[@blahblah3855]

Great vid!

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+L Shorten Thanks for your comment!

[@juliorepresa2963]

Un trabajo increíble y un resultado excepcional:)

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+julio Represa gracias julio!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Great video

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Richard Schaffling Thank you Richard!

[@norm1124]

very nice, thank you

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+norm1124 I'm glad you enjoy this.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

This is a good informative and educational video . thanks for posting. A thumbs up and i subbed. cheers !

[@WoodworkingBarcelona]

+Rons beers Thank you! I'm glad you found it interesting. See you around here!