Making a Titanium Throwing Axe

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Titanium I used for this project is Grade 5 and I get it from www.sackinmetal.com/
50 cal. Center punches available at www.timothydyck.com

[@TimothyDyck]

CONGRATULATIONS to Elias Vilchis for winning this giveaway! Thank you to all who entered, and I look forward to the next project!

[@calholli]

I forgot to check..

[@carbon_no6]

With as much surface area as the titanium axe head has, there’s a strikingly uniformed beauty! With all the colors from the blade to the back of the axe, not one overpowers any other. Absolutely remarkable creation! Really, really impressive, Tim!

[@TheSolescope]

Hi Tim!! Great work! I throw axes in high-level competitions and to answer your question about the sweeping on the bottom of the head, that's actually by design. The rules for both WATL and IATF state that the score for a throw is measured by where the metal of the head meets the plane of the board; that means that any part of the head buried inside of the board isn't counted. For every shot in WATL and for the clutch shots in IATF, a maximum length blade is ideal for the way the scoring zones work. As the boards get more beat up, the axes can sink pretty deep inside, so if you flat your shot on a beat up board (land the axe in the board so it's basically perpendicular to the ground) the scoring zone might be 2-3" into the axe head. Having the bottom sweep down like that is important so you don't lose as much coverage on a beat up board. Since axe throwing rounds are frequently decided by a matter of millimeters, you want to reduce any possible loss of coverage without compromising your throw or accuracy.

[@randomginger11]

Wow. This is one of the first projects I’ve seen on KZbin in a long time that made me smile uncontrollably and audibly say “wow” in a room by myself

[@LennBar]

That axe is stunningly beautiful! The materials, the shape, the colors... just wow! I've never before entered myself in a giveaway... but I just did. You've outdone yourself, Timothy!

[@boddysurfer]

The rainbow colours look amazing. I love this axe! New stamp technique works really well for your makers mark. Crisp and even. Throw a rubber mat on the ground below your target. I see some lunchtime axe throw comps in your future.

[@scottpageusmc]

Every time you work with titanium it reminds me of my job as a Turbofan Test Engineer for Rolls-Royce at Stennis Space Center. The jet engines we worked on an tested had fan blades with titanium sheets formed around a titanium hexagonal (honeycomb) core. I was able to tour the RR plant that produced them in Derby, England back around 2009, and seeing that was amazing because it's such a hard metal to work with. Great work using titanium! I'm sure it wasn't easy!

[@hoperp1951]

I was involved in producing the Titanium fan blade blanks which were supplied to RR Derby for the the E4, 524G, 524H, then all of the Trent series 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 and XWB, plus the various membrane sheet panels that went between the hollow blades. I retired after 40 years in 2009.

[@scottpageusmc]

@@hoperp1951 awesome! I was in Derby a number of times between 2007 and 2012. Also visited other locations, like Hucknall. My faculty, at Stennis Space Center, took over the noise testing that was at Hucknall. Thanks for the hard work! Had a blast inspecting your work after we ran the piss out of the engines!

[@hoperp1951]

@@scottpageusmc I only managed a couple of visits to RR Derby, good to see the banks and membrane panel processing and a final product. Over the years in QA, involved in many projects and materials mainly Titanium, but also some Zirconium, Hafnium, Niobium thrown in for good measure.

[@scottpageusmc]

@@hoperp1951 , that's awesome! Wish I could have seen more of that process.

[@Tokoki]

That variable voltage power supply was such a great idea...Axe looks absolutely stunning.

[@d.fresh.750]

Tim, this might be the most beautiful thing you've ever crafted...it looks amazing!!!

[@bigbird2451]

You might have created a monster! I could see every serious axe thrower in the world calling you to make another one. Maybe you could sell them to the appropriate axe throwing organization for use as trophies for competitions?

[@jpreziose]

I had the same idea. I want a gold rose one

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Tim, I’ve followed you from the start and you just get better. Not just your shop projects, but your personality and your film production as well. Gives me a smile!

[@kd5byb]

Quite possibly one of the most amazing things I've seen crafted by human hands. AMAZING!!!

[@Zogg1281]

That axe is absolutely amazing! So beautiful!! Nicely done, Tim 😊

[@hannable3871]

As an axe throwing fan, this project is extremely exciting. Unfortunately, it's a one-off no chance of buying one. Great job, Tim.

[@notabandicoot5227]

Beautifully made. Always awesome when you pull all the stops with titanium. So many colours, and you can see the time you put into it. And nice throw!

[@kevincejda5851]

I am SO happy to see these type of videos making a comeback. That's why I started watching this channel way back in the beginning and hope to see more like these, such as the monster chainmail he made probably 3+ years ago and of course the titanium hammers etc. So enjoyable to watch. Thank you Timothy.

[@devincrowl3891]

OMG Dude you are insane throwing that work of art!!! I SCREAMED WHEN IT STUCK. F'n heart attack!

[@bbrazen]

That looks amazing! Your skills have increased exponentially over the years. Great job and keep it up!

[@SolNexus]

Just a beautiful ax. I like how the colors of the head stands out with the purple heart handle! Nice job Tim!!!

[@tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691]

What a beauty of an axe, absolutely love the look of anodized titanium. Great job!

[@jasonhumphreys261]

Crazy anodizing results! That came out amazing.

[@TheRealBanana]

Outstanding! Really love the look of the raw titanium billet after its been forged a bit, that oxide layer has some interesting colors! And the anodized finish is just beautiful, I had no idea you could control the process so much. Your videos on alternative metals are my favorites of yours, especially the will-it-forge videos.

[@jamesbolen4872]

Loads of fun to watch. Thank you for the opportunity to win this beautiful wall hanger!

[@stephenranti173]

That axe is stunning!! BEAUTIFUL!!

[@juniorglasgow9542]

That is the most beautiful axe I’ve ever seen. Great job Tim!!!

[@SeaforgedArtifacts]

Always a fun watch! A secret benefit to every one of these titanium projects, they will probably be the longest lasting things you build if only because they do not rust. Thanks for being brave enough to work this Tim!

[@anthonyp4209]

Amazing man. Your attention to detail is always great to see

[@aussiecannon1]

Wonderful video! It was truly amazing to see the anodizing process!

[@2illuminati]

That thing is sooo sick! I love watching you forge titanium

[@Hellsatanx]

I LOVE the coloring you get on that titanium! so cool!

[@RookieLock]

Man titanium anodizing never cease to amaze me... BEAUTIFUL... Great job there Tim !

[@sgt_retiredcharlie4102]

You definitely earned my sub with this build! This is actually the first video I've ever seen of yours, but that is an absolutely BEA-UTIFUL axe, my brother! Absolutely gorgeous coloring!!! Shalom and congratulations to whomever wins it!

[@JeraldDelventhal]

That is a stunning piece of work Tim.

[@viper2788]

Sick! Love the attention to detail - thats one hell of a final product.

[@karnetiot2160]

this axe just looks unreal. amazing work

[@XxUnknownRecordsxX]

That's such a cool ax love how the colours turned out

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Absolutely love the anodizing!

[@alwaysaustin7491]

Dude the way you hype yourself up is so contagious. I'm sat here smiling from ear to ear watching you get stoked! Forget a giveaway I want to be your neighbor haha

[@kylesmock-fo9yo]

Another beautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing.

[@carbon_no6]

Crazy. I didn’t realize this until today, I actually live less than an hour from Sackin Metals. In terms of useful information, that’s about as useful to know as is getting gum stuck to your shoe.

[@jasonwhite2028]

Insane job on the anodizing

[@Fixing_Everything.]

Wow that axe looks amazing .. well done on a simply great creation...

[@samponette3306]

Absolutely stunning! Love your experimenting mindset and quest for excellent. Marvelous endresult 🔥🔥🔥

[@eliprice138]

It’s beautiful Tim ! Well done 👍

[@colintilbrook]

dude that anodization is dope as heck!

[@rossgraveley]

Great job on those throwing axes I really like the look of them both

[@elchuco00]

Awesome project and result!!👍👍👍

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Get yourself some 4x4 or 6x6. Ask your lumber yard if they have any culled lumber in that size. Cut them at 12" blocks and stack them so the end grain forms the face of the target. Oh I forgot one important step. Use some 1x3 spruce strapping to hold it all together. I framed the outside of mine with 5/4x6 deck boards. (Culled) And used some 1x3 spruce strapping on the back to hold the blocks from sliding out. Because mine isn't hung on a wall. If parts of the target wear out, just slide out the blown block and replace it with a new one.

[@TheBestLife35]

I LOVE this idea ! Down here in Ohio, it's almost as popular as corn hole. I built a regulation size board and put it on my barn. It's a crowd favorite when we have get togethers!

[@marcryals5743]

It's simply stunning. 😍 You Sir are an amazing artist.

[@mftmachining]

What an exeptional job....so beautiful...love it

[@elijahrisser3394]

Sick project tim. Love the axe

[@J_Dutra]

Hey Tim, I am a bladesmith from Brasil, would you be interested in selling the axe that was too small? I would love to finish it, never had the chance to work with titanium on a big piece like that, and would love to do it.

[@lukelofgren4108]

That's a beauty! The reason for the heel of that axe being the convex shape is to have more surface area past the cutting edge so when the axe sticks there's more of a chance to have that part of the bit being stuck into the bullseye

[@leslewin2821]

Work of art Tim. Beautiful axe 👍🇦🇺

[@bfd1565]

Sweet, nice job. Looks amazing.

[@brentholmes6843]

What an amazing beautiful job Tim

[@irvinhofer2021]

This axe man... Just completely unreal, it's flawless man. Wowww

[@janebayley4800]

The titanium finish on the acid edge is absolutely fantastic.

[@richardland9668]

An amazingly beautiful rainbow colours on the axe

[@Hydrazine1000]

The nerdy thing here is that the blade has no color itself. The anodizing process grows a transparent and colorless (!!) oxide layer. The colors that you see are interference colors from the reflecting light, and all those different hues are caused by the variation in thickness of the oxide layer.

[@grahamlothian2695]

What a really cool Axe, great job

[@jeh987]

The most beautiful piece of metal I’ve seen

[@greenthumbprepper8653]

Dude. That axe is Sick!!!!! Well done

[@LanceMcCarthy]

I absolutely love the way titanium forges under the power hammer... glowing red marshmellows.

[@owpidcock]

This is the first video of yours I have watched and I’m instantly charmed. Such a lovely energy to both you and your work. Subscribed and looking forward to more

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

I love the sparks titanium makes. It makes for some great camera shots :)

[@alexparadi522]

Pretty awesome stuff! Super creative!

[@White_devil1980]

The throwing axe is sick 🥳😎 the temper colours are amazing

[@eviemoody]

That’s the most beautiful ax I’ve ever seen.

[@nsrvtqc]

Imagine showing up to an axe throwing competition with a set of these crazy axes. 😮

[@billskullman]

Beautiful work man!

[@richardthornton9318]

Absolutely stunning!

[@razors8145]

Awesome Axe! You are a true maestro!

[@IR-nq4qv]

As would any collector, Aqua man actor and proficient axe thrower Jason Momoa would appreciate that axe, awesome job.

[@Caboose09735]

Awesome I love all your videos keep it up Timothy.

[@shadow-wulf]

What a great idea going with titanium. i love axe throwing, but since i have a degenerative nerve disease and a separated shoulder, I've had to give it up. The typical axe is simply too heavy for me to throw for more than the 10 rounds we'd throw for. So if you make some for sale, i might consider trying it out. , ..... so i wrote that first part before you snodized... then you took it into outer space with that wild coating color. That's fabulous! Great job!

[@HeinoHagge]

Very cool, best regards from Germany. The blacksmith apprentice.

[@peterlively8269]

A part of me wants to wait to give this video a like until after the sweepstakes. But that would be crazy dishonest, since this is an awesome video and deserves every algorithm boost I can give it. Titanium is an awesome material, although often misunderstood. Frankly, until I started watching your videos I never considered that it could be forged, let alone into such beautiful tools. Keep up the great work Tim!

[@PDYALL]

Man the glow of titanium when you heat it and work it is just beautiful

[@saor43]

Really cool build!

[@PDYALL]

Wow that came out amazing

[@Derek-jp4my]

absolutely gorgeous my good sir!

[@maxmeier4039]

Dude, the patina you got this time around looks incredible! More titanium!

[@davidsnyder2000]

That came out so cool looking 👍🙂

[@Jimbobuster1986]

Wow I watch all your videos and have done for years and that is without doubt the best axe you have made wow I would mount it on my wall probably build a handmade cabinet. Well done

[@jeremydingeman2492]

Nailed it again Tim.

[@jesstill7833]

Nice bit of gear mate it looks like it’s ready for battle cheers 👍👍👍

[@Themohr]

Amazing work!

[@Voicesofjake]

Incredible dude!

[@TheCabult]

That is so cool I wish I had that talent making art is so fun to watch thank you

[@stevoc123]

That thing is amazingly cool 🤩

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF axe, Timothy Dyck!

[@anthonydelgrande7476]

Just found you today. Beautiful work brother! Subscribed!

[@Ravedave5]

Great filming and editing on this one!

[@jensbarsoe5471]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@RepubliKING]

I just wanna say thanks for the hard work and also, why the hell hasnt other metal done this before!? Amzing 😊❤

[@KapteinFruit]

You keep making cool and interesting projects. Keep it going my guy. I miss the dude who worked with you, though. I forgot his name. Martin I think his name is.

[@foxsr605]

As an axe thrower I can tell you that this would really stand out at a tournament or a league night. Looks very nice.

[@zackjohnston-watson4874]

Simply incredible

[@lynxg4641]

Man, the anodizing turned out insane, just adds that big cherry ontop of a beautiful axe. If you want your purple heart to really be purple, add some heat to it - I use it for my handles on my saws etc and if you don't keep it outdoors the purple will actually stay quite a while.