Marking Knife from a Hacksaw Blade | Woodworking Marking Knife

[@scottmclean4237]

Like the vice, different lengths glued shoe nice grain and tree curve is nice too

[@chrisp.76]

Nice video!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweetness man!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!

[@Mikhandmaker]

I have many old Hacksaw Blades, to make something like that Nice job!

[@TheHandToolery]

You should give it a try for sure! It’s actually pretty straightforward I’d say.

[@hillt0py0deler]

That's a neat bench hook. I like how versatile it is!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks! I have a tour of it and a build video of you are interested!

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Great. I need one, looks easy enough.

[@dale1956ties]

Well done! BTW I think your multi-function shooting board is really clever as well. I may borrow some of your design ideas when I replace my own shooting board soon.

[@freddiemercurious]

My friend, I've very much enjoyed some of your other videos, and please don't take this as negative but the way you file the teeth off that hacksaw blade is incredibly dangerous. See Paul Sellers' video on re-toothing an old saw, and observe how he goes through removing the remnants of teeth. The file is parallel to the work, the fingers grasp the file from the sides, and he uses very controlled, slow movements. If you had slipped, that would have ruined your day. Rock on. Good work.

[@TheHandToolery]

Hey! Thanks for your considerate message! I did not take it wrong, and I appreciate your kindness in wording it. I honestly didn’t think about that at all, so thanks for pointing this out. I’ll definitely watch Paul Sellers’ video for guidance in the future. Thanks!

[@joshveer1138]

You're right. It's not fun to get cut by a hacksaw... ask me how I know.

[@timwhite9255]

Great job. I did not think a hacksaw blade would work for that, but it appears to be ideal, good steel and thin.

[@TheHandToolery]

I was pleasantly surprised. Again, I’m not 100% sure I hardened it correctly but we will see. Also, I was concerned about the tip being flexible and bending while using, but it did seem to get rigid which was great! Definitely give it a try!

[@andrewaustin6941]

I started making a marking knife from a sawzall blade and never finished it. I'm going to finish it now! Thanks for the motivation and great content!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m sure the knife will turn out great and see a lot of use! Take care!

[@TheHandToolery]

By the way, a sawzall blade sounds like an excellent choice because of how thick it is.

[@andrewaustin6941]

The HandToolery Yup! That's exactly why I chose it. It was the thickest carbon steel blade I could find in my shop LOL

[@andrewaustin6941]

The HandToolery Oh, and your welcome!

[@grandadz_forge]

Like your shooting board set up!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!! I love it too!

[@TheHandToolery]

You should make one!

[@GCaF]

This was cool and useful. Wondering if I should upgrade my shooting board design though :) - good job man! I'll be using some ideas from here!

[@TheHandToolery]

A good shooting board is a must!!

[@GCaF]

@@TheHandToolery Mine has the piece in the middle thinner. I was going for a piece that mimics the "width" of the shell of the block plane, so that the iron does not cut into it. Seems to work fine so far, but all workshop youtubers have that piece really thick and sturdy - and I can't figure out why :))

[@TheHandToolery]

@@GCaF Ah! I see. Well, with a thin piece, it can flex, in theory. In reality, it's ok if it cuts into the piece (or the board that acts as the base), because it can only go so far. Then the sole of the plane on both sides of the mouth will bottom out.

[@GCaF]

@@TheHandToolery Yes I also imagined that's the case.... but then why let it chew the extra material when you can help it... thus far mine is working ok. No flexing or other issues - I wonder if it will last longer than it has already.

[@GCaF]

@@TheHandToolery I just finished two marking knives following this project! Thank you for sharing they ended up amazing!

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

Fantastic little build! Something I'm always looking for! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks! It’s a really accessible project, even if heating and treating the metal is a bit scary the first time!

[@oldtoolsnstuff7876]

Enjoyed the pacience, love and pride that you putted on that knife 💪💪👌🔨 Nice work young man 🔨🔨👌😉

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!! It was a fun experiment for sure!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Nice! Very well done!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@fernandomunoz4860]

Simple, useful and seems to be a good project to buildup fine working skills

[@TheHandToolery]

You should definitely give it a try!

[@fabiandaroca]

That;s impressive!!!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@bianascimento4741]

Olá adoro ver seus trabalhos saudades da Joyce

[@Mr_Rick]

Good. Tempering...400°F for 20 minutes in your oven. Let air cool.

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

Great way to recycle a broken blade or worn out blade... other ideas.. maybe a scraper... or mini plane, router, chisel or just some jewelry... =D

[@reaper060670]

hEY MAN. tHAT'S A BRILLIANT IDEA. i WATCH pASK mAKES AL THE TIME.. I cannot recall him making this but I might have watched it. I have a couple of questions if u have a minute for me bro..?? Q. How long do I need to heat the Blade for the 1st time for removing the Knealing is it u called it?? This is a part of metalwork I don't get. I should probably read up on it and not be so lazy by asking u to explain the time frame for both heatings.. I really enjoy repurposing items like u have here my bro. Reusing is lost on today's youth. I have so many things in my shop from other products that I scavanged for maybe a future project. I have motors from drills, Circular saws, etc.. I ave collected all types of small screws from jobs I've been on over the years. This is a great idea for a Hacksaw blade though. I have a few ole blades in my shop so I hink I'll light up my gas burner and have a go at making my own soon. These marking knives are expensive enough. I tried to buy one from a Japanese make. The knie was 25 euros but it was double the price for the delivery charge.. LMAO. I couldn't believe how much they wanted to deliver this small knife.. Great work my friend. Really enjoyed the video. I'm thinking of making some videos of my own someday soon but I need to invest in a better camera.. Keep up the great work. I just found ur channel this minute so I sub'd and liked and all that good stuff bro..

[@jonq8714]

How has the edge held up?

[@TheHandToolery]

I’m not quite sure because I gave it away. Still, I do suspect it could have been a bit better. It got somewhat harder again, but I am not 100% sure how hard.

[@TheHandToolery]

Anyone know what country’s soccer/football jersey I’m wearing? Hope you liked the project, and congrats to the winner!

[@RobinsonStevens]

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[@atosvitara]

Guate?

[@TheHandToolery]

@@atosvitara ¡Sí señor!

[@1Grainer1]

im confused rn, every hacksaw blade i ever saw was paper thin, and yours look like it 4-5 times wider, is it special kind or is it just here, i mean i could aswell use steel sheet

[@TheHandToolery]

This was one I bought from Lowe’s I believe. A pack of a few of them, nothing special. I will say that maybe the camera is throwing you off. It wasn’t very thick at all. Like I said, it was 100% normal for me.

[@garyneal2963]

Exactly this - started to make a knfie recently and the hacksaw blade is way to thin and flexible for a blade. Just a standard looking 30cm appx long 10mm or so high hacksaw blade - but it's very thin so not suitable :(

[@garyneal2963]

@@TheHandToolery Any chance you can measure the thickness of the blade you used ?? may give us an insight as to if our blades are suitable or not - keep up the great videos :)

[@TheHandToolery]

Gary Neal hey! I have this away so I can’t, but it is a standard blade off the shelf from Home Depot or Lowe’s, Lenox was the brand I believe.

[@garyneal2963]

@@TheHandToolery No worries :) i've just measured mine, it's from local DIY shop (in UK) and it's .58mm - got another old blade from a big powered metal saw and measured that one at 1.24mm. Made knifes from both and the thinner one works fine, probably restricted in blade length to 1.5 inches (38mm) or so due to flex though :)

[@Adamsotomonte]

viva Guate!

[@TheHandToolery]

¡Viva!

[@kumaranil8706]

Nice sir what type of oil use in quinching Iwill also try the make same nife its realy very use ful

[@TheHandToolery]

Go for it! I used vegetable oil. It worked ok. Not great, though.

[@kumaranil8706]

Thanks ur reply

[@joseemanuel09]

This knife is ideal for tighten or come loose a screw.

[@TheHandToolery]

Like a screwdriver?

[@joseemanuel09]

Yes, it can be dangerous, but works.

[@TheHandToolery]

I guess so! I wouldn't want to damage the blade, but it could work for sure.

[@joseemanuel09]

I wouldn´t want to damage my finger, not the blade.

[@photographslover8554]

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[@TheHandToolery]

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[@AVmake]

Nice video! I just posted my first one , so if someone is interested check it out.

[@davorinrusevljan6440]

quenching in plastic cup - brave...

[@autumn5592]

It's fine, unless he hits the plastic walls. I've seen people use PVC pipe as a quench tank for swords.