Making a EDC Pry Bar

[@Pyle81]

WOW, I can see me making a run (12-15) of these and giving them to my buddies for returning a favor. For a guy thats still working in the trades. One of these in your pocket or tool belt would be a great addition. Especially that beer bottle cap opener, Thats a mandatory part of this tool.

[@kevinklei3005]

If possible do your drilling holes first so you have something to hang on to or clamp more securely . Just a tip from a retired Toolmaker from Down Under in Australia

[@Fawwkyouah2dummay]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@lynnecromack4933]

That file to mill in the grips is clever. I've not seen one before.

[@schoolForAnts]

Now that is a utility tool. Simple project and the angles a pretty nice. I may make my own version...

[@NEWMISMATIXXCOINCLUB]

Absolute amazing job well done brother..no company is doing anything close to that..no store carries anything as solid..thank you

[@focuse24]

Man you're amazing .. the way you design and do it just blow my mind .. love your work.

[@AVmake]

Thanks man!

[@BrothuhRabbit]

Nice idea. Even if I don't follow your design, I hadn't even thought of it until I saw your video and I realized that there is not much to these in terms of production, materials, parts and process-wise. A few minutes ago, I wondered about making a can-opener from a solid piece of metal for a one-piece construction-design similar to a bottle-opener.

[@Aleeknives]

Super neat finish! Great little project with lots of character! Cheers 🇺🇸

[@AVmake]

Thanks man! Cheers 🇭🇷

[@i_figuredit_out1946]

Yes, finally a small pry bar for edc! I was getting so tired of that old tire tool poking me in the gut all day.

[@NghiaHoang-nt4ib]

look at griffin pry bar

[@westonknight7261]

Really nice work on this beautiful tool sir. It's a one if a kind work of art that you did there. Be well.

[@laurabrown8886]

I can't get over how beautiful this is. Absolutely beautiful. Which is actually a drawback. I would never be able to use it, lol, I'd cry if it got scratched 😭

[@tinsoldier5621]

Nice project. Only thing o would change is to omit the bottle opener. It weakekens the tool and is unnecessary as the average edc carrier has three bottle openers. From a custom knife maker and machinist.

[@seanl714]

I'm more impressed with the paper and glue holding up to all that heat

[@thisissparta8884]

Sick job dude. I will have to use that magnet trick for sure.

[@charliebecker2216]

Nice workmanship and design

[@MrSparks701]

I love the design and execution!

[@jayroper6830]

Nice work!! I like it a lot will make a few to hand out to friends. Thanks for sharing.

[@robm6335]

Daaaamn.... that’s so cool... I just need to get all them tools now to make my own

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Pry bar look cool. Well made👍👍👍

[@NEWMISMATIXXCOINCLUB]

Super handy super impressive EDC tool

[@oldfartengineering977]

Cool idea and design. I need one of those for my shop.

[@ccardoso4236]

Muito Legal essa ferramenta multiuso!!!!! Já estou fazendo uma igual, obrigado pela excelente dica. Uma das idéias mais inteligentes que vi!!!

[@zahariastoianovici8590]

Excellent work, well done and thanks for sharing, inspired me as I was looking for a small EDC type pocket pry bar too.

[@bigmikeh5827]

I like it. Great work. A simple tool and looks awesome

[@ghoum56]

This is really really cool! Would you ever consider selling these? Becuase I would most definitly be interested in buying one!

[@oneshotme]

Nice tool you made there! Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@CredibleHulk10]

@oneshot_me Nice comment you made there! Enjoyed your positive attitude, so I gave it a Thumbs Up. 😉

[@endofworld10]

So nice work it's amazing 🤩! What is the tool that you use for making the grooves on the side of the pry bar please??

[@abcxyz989]

dang i just realised i can make it with my grandpa he has all the tools and stuf , havent met him in a while i think its gonna be a new project for us.

[@vlogadgetry3234]

What kind of metal is used to make pry tools?

[@DryW4t3r]

and what exactly would you need the bottle opener for? i mean, its not hard to open a bottle with the pry bar itself.... But i guess, every takticool thing out there must have one.

[@NghiaHoang-nt4ib]

some people don't know how to use a leverage to open bottle, so the bottle opener still make sense, and if he measure right that hole can double as a 1/4 inch bit driver

[@johnf4085]

I don't feel the need for the bottle opener either, but here's a thought: it'll keep the edge sharp. Not that it'll matter much; you'll avoid using the edge to use the bottle opener instead only 1/100 times.

[@jamesmoffitt1283]

What kind of file is used to make the grooves?

[@rififi9376]

hello, I love your creations. What is the product in which you dip your knives to obtain the black effect. Thanks

[@jbazan11]

What would the price be for one of those?

[@shaggy_e210]

I have a flat bar of 1080 steel. Would that be suitable for a pry tool?

[@AVmake]

It will for sure

[@thisisacrummyname]

Where is the link to buy one of these?😬

[@josephkarwick4558]

What are you dipping it in?

[@adamantfang07]

What kind of file did you use to put the groves on the side?

[@chriscastillo6299]

Good idea using the c-clamp as a backstop on the drill press. Never thought of that

[@StanMJr]

Where did you get the jimping file from? Or what kind of file is that called?

[@Azhang22]

What did you soak it in to change the color?

[@danjames443]

Nice. What size jimping/checkering file is that?

[@djcarluru8565]

Hola en el minuto 2:48 como se llama esa lima ????????'

[@RustyNox]

What chemical did you use for blueing?

[@scotthutson736]

I agree with Fred Kluever; I would buy one. Just tell me how much and where to send the money.

[@josephdecker0]

yeah, but that's what separates us. some would rather make something to size and fit for their tasks and not be tied down to sizing for 5'8" medium sized hands. plus, a sense of accomplishment. plus, i didn't send my money out of the country to make it, plus, since what he's doing here will only encompass a few hours labor, (depending on your hand finishing preferences), you also have a tool you'll never have to replace because it was chinesium junk that chipped or snapped and became unuseable in 2 months. how many more reasons do you need to learn to do shit for yourself?

[@joevincer8337]

A convenient carry tool for the modern burgler 😆

[@EnzoSwizz98]

Awesome multi purpose tool👍👍

[@miguel-1985]

Really nice job!

[@tylerpayne7672]

This is really awesome! What is the drill bit that you used to add a chamfer to the lanyard hole called?

[@seangordonrichards]

nice build

[@RadDadisRad]

Someone needs to make an EDC hammer to pair up with this EDC prybar

[@willardearl76]

Really cool tool. Thank you for posting. What kind of file did you use for the grooves on the sides?

[@nathanjohansen7169]

Search for jimping files.

[@RangerRed44]

What type of metal file is that you used to cut the lines?

[@glasmannschaefer]

I'd like to know as well

[@RangerRed44]

@@glasmannschaefer After I wrote that I found in comments further down its a checkering file for gunsmithing.

[@glasmannschaefer]

L Arnold hey, thanks so much

[@yousefelmalk1386]

dear friend, what kind of this oil in 4:05 ?

[@FISHDINHO]

Nicely done.

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Nicely done, Sir! Thank you for sharing.

[@rcoutdoors8176]

Very cool now I gotta make one

[@toolinedc]

Hey man nice work ! I started doing some prybar as well ! Quick question, what's that liquid you lit the prybar in at the end ? Some kind of coating or it's some patina style liquid ?! I'm mostly working with stainless steel.

[@Sahtzor]

Its ferric chloride. Not sure if it bites that good into stainless steel tho.

[@bobrossaholic6615]

Good morning AV. What type of file is that for the finger grooves and what are you using for thst BEAUTIFUL patina? What an INCREDIBLE piece this is! A true work of art!

[@AVmake]

Thanks man! That is checkering file that I use for grooves and ferric chloride to darken the steel.

[@bobrossaholic6615]

@@AVmake THANK YOU DEARLY AV for this valuable Information!!!! Putting it on my - TO BUY ASAP - list right now! September 13th is already a day of celebration for me. You have made it that much better and I really appreciate that.

[@jamiecox2506]

awesome dude

[@johnrehbock4670]

What is the name of the file that you used to make the finger grabs on the top of the tool

[@AVmake]

Checkering file

[@jowelmoisesubana7572]

way better and sturdier than something from the store.

[@survivalist9818]

Beautiful design nicely done

[@rustyharvey2490]

I'd have to wear it somehow. Too cool for the toolbox

[@fenrirlokisson9361]

What about wearing it as a necklace

[@dlighted8861]

Nicely done. That could do double duty as my fire striker too. Was that household vinegar you dipped it in?

[@nathandkreosote9917]

It looks like ferric chloride, an etching acid

[@dlighted8861]

Tnx I was hoping it was an easily found product.🤗

[@DaleDix]

Fantastic idea.

[@matthewhegstrom8478]

Nice work!

[@عبدالمجيدبنمحمدالعصيمي]

Where can I buy it? Do you have a link to a store?

[@DrewDiaz]

Tell me about the checkering file...

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Great attention to detail

[@thebrokenbone]

great tool. thanks for sharing. ps i read 830 and 200 for tempering. how much time each?

[@AVmake]

Thank you! 10min at 830C and 2h at 200C

[@thebrokenbone]

@@AVmake thanks man :)

[@jkn2k]

Do you sell them ? I want one !

[@osvaldobenitez4006]

Saludos desde Argentina. Me encanta su trabajo.

[@MrPJ1320]

How many hours to make?

[@jooky5]

Very nice! Do you sell them?

[@robb4044]

Can you give dimensions for this? I would like to make one.

[@madwilliamflint]

Neat! I've never seen a file like that.

[@adamfilimon3674]

If you want one search for checkering file. :)

[@madwilliamflint]

@@adamfilimon3674 Excellent, thanks. Yeah that's something I could definitely stand to have in the toolbox. o7

[@ifraheemtariq]

Which chemical they fill into whole whole boring??

[@JRUTHLESS_GARAGE_AND_CUSTOM]

ok, what kind (name of) file used for the grooves

[@johnf4085]

Someone in another comment thread said they're called jimping files

[@TheYTSucks]

@@johnf4085 The correct term is checkering file.

[@MacStrange]

Beautiful work! What is the name of the purple gel? What product did you use for the black finish? Thank you

[@AVmake]

Thank you! That is dykem layout fluid.I use ferric chloride to darken it.

[@idiotchimkensandwich]

A fantastic Video❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mattcooper1123]

Nice work 👍

[@رضاخلیلی-ف4ز]

You made it fabulous I like it much

[@ASCarvings]

Nice little bar

[@hand-madebya441]

Great job 😍

[@rugby224477]

simple yet effective.... 💪🏻

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Is the design available to purchase?

[@DivingDonut]

Question: What is that thing good for?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

shiving someone in the neck

[@dneitzel772]

4:41

[@XxMeatShakexX]

A bunch of random pointless tasks you'll never need to do "out in the wilds"

[@boon5577]

What would you estimate is the most heavy duty thing it could pry?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

lock of a solid wood door

[@keithklassen5320]

@@reallyhappenings5597 It's too short to get the necessary leverage. In fact, it's too short to damage itself, so the only real question is, how much leverage can it give?

[@deutscherpatriot3046]

Eine fantastische Arbeit !

[@elicalvo3446]

That punch tho!

[@brlearning1351]

Love your job

[@AVmake]

Thank you!

[@hristo.bogdanov]

You are awesome! Hats down!

[@WattWare]

I would recommend adding a seatbelt cutter to the bottle opener part.

[@shanek6582]

What kind of file is that you used to make the thumb notched sides? Thanks man

[@AVmake]

It’s called checkering file.

[@shanek6582]

AVmake , thanks man

[@lauertal_bbq4756]

I‘d like to buy one if it’s possible. Please answer me about that! Greets

[@mackenziedrake]

Do you offer any of these for sale?

[@vedranvidovic6910]

Super dao si mi inspiraciju da i ja pokušam napraviti nož ili nešto slično

[@marka4891]

How thick is that plate you used?

[@marka4891]

Also, what is that tool called that you used to cut the grooves on the edge?

[@AVmake]

5mm, I use chechering file to make that.

[@marka4891]

@@AVmake Thanks very much.

[@TheChristianherud]

Wow - I would absolutely buy one (for a reasonable Price… 🤔)

[@fredkluever4476]

I would buy one of those. The ones i find at sports store r cheap " made in china crap"

[@mcozpda3392]

jajaajajajjaajaa .. and without complications .. jajajajajajajajaa ..

[@philb5]

I really appreciate you showing how to make one but I wish you would explain what and why you’re doing something What does the blue liquid do what is the liquid did you put the tool in that turned it black is that phosphoric acid Using the magnet to hold a metal is a cute idea thanks would never thought of it

[@danjames443]

@@philb5 ferric chloride is the acid etch and the blue is called dykem. It is just a coating like a sharpie to be able to mark the steel to see lines prior to grinding etc.