Hand Forged Rasp Tomahawk pt1

Today Trenton returns to the coal forge to make a tomahawk from and old farrier's rasp.
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[@bigunone]

You could also leave the blade that wide and it would still be good! Glad to see your putting out content again!

[@purgatoryironworks]

Excited to be getting consistent vids out. We are actually hiring camera people to film.

[@StrayWolfForge]

The two tomahawks I have forged so far I had the same problem with the weld splitting near the handle. I drilled a hole there then riveted tight. Flatting the rivet head I then stamped my initials on eather side it made it look kinda cool while reforcing the eye. I really enjoy your videos.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Thanks! its really tough to get the heat where it needs to be and its always a weak point.

[@AtholIronworks]

Glad to see new videos! Thank you.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Glad you guys are here watching!

[@stevenolan7972]

Good to see you making videos again!

[@purgatoryironworks]

More to come!

[@echoloc8]

Forehead slap for that vise-keeping-the-eye-welded tip. Thank you!

[@purgatoryironworks]

Its was a "duh" moment for me as well

[@bobbymcdonald1049]

Thanks for the video.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Thank you for watching

[@brysonalden5414]

As usual, I picked up at least one technique I haven't used before which will help me greatly, and for that I thank you!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Tig Weld the edge…combination of old and New Technology.

[@purgatoryironworks]

I cheat often with a little plop of MIG!

[@billygildark4565]

Glad your finally making new videos sir, although I still wonder if you cooked down that borax…😂 I’ve also seen using a chisel on the 5160 insert to make little teeth that will bite into the body when assembling.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Ive seen it too and just never had it work very well for me.

[@lasersailor184]

Ok, the vice + inside welding trick is really good. I've had one split on me before (but that was with a questionable forge weld in a crappy propane forge).

[@ferretgubbins]

The power of the algorithm compels me

[@ddoherty5956]

🤣 it's saying good things about you tho 👍

[@jasonlato578]

I have have learned a lot from your book and videos keep it up. I like the voice over but talking to people even thru the camera helps too

[@purgatoryironworks]

Trying some new things to help with the ease of production

[@BrianRust89]

Can we expect to see some hatchets for sale soon???

[@purgatoryironworks]

End of Jan, feb!

[@2gpowell]

Nice video! What color are you looking for with the different steels before you start the forge welding process?

[@purgatoryironworks]

Lemon yellow and just a hint of sparkles

[@2gpowell]

@@purgatoryironworks Thank you👍

[@derangedmetalworks9489]

I use the same style of tongs when I make rasp tomahawks. They are decent for holding at the eye, but otherwise I agree that they are a bit awkward. Is there a good type of tong for making folded tomahawks and axes?

[@purgatoryironworks]

There a few different ways to skin the cat but hammer eye tongs, made for the size hawk, is usually best

[@CanadianGamer49]

Hello I am starting out in blacksmithing I have a small paint can forge is there a chance I might be able to get any tips or advice for things

[@purgatoryironworks]

Watch all the videos. All of them....twice

[@pokerplayer6495]

do you sell these?

[@purgatoryironworks]

Should have a few up in a week or two.

[@markgoggin2014]

That’s a lot of fusion cocaine

[@purgatoryironworks]

Well, its an insane train and you have to have plenty of fusion cocaine on the insane train.

[@markgoggin2014]

@@purgatoryironworks Davy Jones, you better watch your speed.

[@iontalkmuchh]

Can that rasp tomahawk melt steal beans

[@purgatoryironworks]

Like it melted your mom's panties.