Turn $12 Harbor Freight Axe Into Viking Ax "How I Etch Drawing On Metal"

[@johnathanrhodes6177]

I’m really liking the commentary. Your explanations are just as detailed as your builds Great job!!!!!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. Im glad you liked it. I am still new to voiceovers, so it's nice to get some feedback. I really appreciate it.

[@mayhemmeegs8248]

You explain it so well and make everything so detailed. Excellent job.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you .

[@Germz4U]

this is one of the best channels I have stumbled across in ages!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you.

[@philipanthonyconstruction2807]

Drew does science haha nice 👍

[@nicknicholson183]

Love the commentary great job brother

[@Shadowwolf7774]

You are progressing in leaps and bounds. I am having some setbacks but not giving up. Thank you for inspiring me. That hatchet is a masterpiece!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. It's comments like yours that make me want to keep going. Sometimes I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. But as long as you just keep going then you'll automatically stand out. Whatever setbacks you get through, makes you stronger, tougher, and wiser. NEVER give up.

[@paulstevenson5559]

Drew, come on man! This is amazing!! What a labor of love. The drawing took a lot of effort, but SO worth it! Your work inspires me.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. It feels really good to get such good feedback. Thank you.

[@jessicalancaster8646]

I absolutely love this video! It makes me want to try to etch some really cool designs on a bunch of different types of products.. like a metal plate or a custom metal piece to hang on the wall ! So many ideas!! Great job as always! Keep it up brother!!

[@jimclement5637]

Very cool! thanks for sharing.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you.

[@fromthepropshop]

This is amazing thanks for sharing!

[@drewdoesart9277]

No problem. Thank you.

[@Jessica-ul6me]

This is so cool! Love the design!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you, Its amazing what you can find on Google Images.

[@BerserkerBlades]

Awesome video! Great explaination on this process, ive always wondered exactly how this was done. Looks beautiful great job man

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. Im glad it was helpful.

[@T_3rR4h]

What a great walkthrough. Thanks for showing your work and talking through it. Unlike other channels that don't tell you, your video is great! Thank you! !

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Man have I been busy the last few months. I feel like I haven't told you what a great job you're doing on the videos! Thanks again for making them. I've replicated this a couple of times from one of your earlier videos, and both times I did it, I ground the axe-head smooth before I cut out the design. Does leaving the coating on there keep the axe from getting too hot on the belt sander during shaping? At any rate, I suppose it's another layer of protection between the axe and the bench vise.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I did miss reading your comments. 😄 The only reason that I left the coating on when I first cut out the profile, is because I drew a guide line with a marker to keep me from grinding too deep. I don’t think it would affect anything either way though.

[@jesusislord2515]

Absolutely outstanding. You are like a Bob Ross of making very manly art! Thank you sir. I am inspired to try this one day.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@idiotheh]

Epic!!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you.

[@MysticalandTough]

Great channel!!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you

[@pfgoutdoors4947]

Looks awesome For simpler design could I use a vinyl sticker and be okay in the etching process

[@drewdoesart9277]

Yes. Defiantly. If you don't want to use the paint, you can use vinyl stickers for sure. Don't use electrical tape thought. If you want to do a boarder or get straight lines use Automotive Pin Striping. It sticks way better.

[@Blake-gh8xl]

Im sure this is just a hubby or maybe not but i understand all this is alot of work, add filming, editing, commentary. Props guy!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. The filming and editing takes about the same time as the project itself. Sometimes even longer. But I do like filming and editing as much as working on the projects.

[@GeraldDowd-ji4vw]

Very well explained on how to make the axe head from a Harbor Freight Hachette into a Viking axe head. Then your explanation of how to etch the head was very well done. I'm setting up a booth at the Atlanta Comicon in September and I want to make and etch a bunch axes. Thank you for your demonstration. I learned a lot.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. That is really awesome! I’m glad I was able to help. If you have any questions while you’re working on them, definitely let me know.

[@jaydeepmukherjee2333]

Thanks so much more an amazing video and for the detailed instructions! Your detailing is stunning!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I’m really glad you like it.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very cool axe. I use Feed N Wax on handles and exes also. You earned my sub.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@borneo4x4]

Great art work there Drew! So nice to see art and axe together.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@CredibleHulk10]

This was solid. I'll give it a go minus the aluminum black, since I don't have that on hand. Thanks for the vid! 👍🏻

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. That’s awesome. If you’re just gonna make something for show, you could use a sharpie marker and color in the background. Then use your sandpaper to sand the high spots. That way you can get some contrast between the background and your picture.

[@duckasmr]

You did such a good job! It's beautiful man! Great process flow

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@joalvarez6252]

Kick A$$ man! Wow! Thats some clean work chief! 100%

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I’m glad you like it. I really appreciate it.

[@larrykent196]

Kick ass, that you made reflects talent and patience, well done. As I like to learn new things today I did. Thanks for sharing, I am going to borrow some of your ideas and methods for stealing is not good, so borrowing will be it. Cheers!

[@drewdoesart9277]

LOL. Thank you. You can use anything from any of my videos that you like. Thats why I like to share.

[@d4rk4ngel132]

Everytime I watch your stuff I learn something or get inspired to try a new technique. Thank you for posting your projects.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. Thats really awesome.

[@jimfoster9449]

Great job I can hardly wait to try this. You make it look easy but I know it takes talent

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you Jim. I really appreciate it. You should definitely try it out. If you have any questions when you go to do it, let me know.

[@eriks3695]

Looks great! Good job!

[@dustinwatwood6101]

Looks great man, done got me wanting to try this lol

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. You should defiantly try it.

[@robertzombiekill6365]

Good job. Want to do some etching on a .45 using spare parts.

[@drewdoesart9277]

That would be really cool.

[@UG3TPWND]

Dude what a treat to watch excellent work

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@AmericanThunder]

Awesome work. Ever try copper/silver/gold etching on steel?

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I haven’t tried brass or anything like that yet. But I’m pretty sure it works the same.

[@14718denny]

Love it! Starting my ax NOW! Just some advice though, don't double dip in the blueing. It causes the blueing to loose it's Blackening effect.

[@drewdoesart9277]

I didn't know that about the blueing. I'll have to experiment with that, to see the effects. Thank you.

[@Truth-Matters-ck8pb]

You can boil it in deionized water, then blue it. Comes out really nice.

[@PeterHatton-nm6rn]

Awesome video.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[@genewhitesides2722]

This rocked on and on. Thank you for sharing.

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

[@Dead_shot_mate]

So satisfying to watch man 🔥🔥 its so good that i would love to see something like this on a katana 😊

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I have a long sword with a dragon pommel and handle. I was going to etch the whole blade sometime soon. A katakana would be amazing though.

[@Dead_shot_mate]

@@drewdoesart9277 I see well maybe u will do Katakana soon to and il make sure to go now to check that long sword u mentioned 🫡

[@robbierobertson7607]

Hope your tube is treating you well 🤙

[@thomaskerns7345]

Great video. Thank you

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@robertwelch3749]

WELL DONE!

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you

[@Aztecs911]

Nice. Why not do the graphite trace straight onto the axe vs to the dura lar then trace again to ax.

[@drewdoesart9277]

You can do it that way. It’s easier for me to add different elements to the composition using the dura lar. It’s a little easier to line everything up with the clear transfer paper. Then once you have everything together on the duralar you can line it up and then transfer the image. But you can definitely put graphite paper between each element, and trace them one at a time.

[@Aztecs911]

@@drewdoesart9277 Cool.

[@brettgarcia1988]

Could you list the stuff that you used please thank you and thank you for the video

[@drewdoesart9277]

Axe “Harbor Freight Axe” Grinder “Cut off wheel” Sand paper “80 grit - 3000 grit” Transfer paper”Dura-lar” Scribe tool “scratch away paint” Paint aka Resist “all in one Fusion 5X Adhesive paint and primer, Enamel. Jax metal blackener. If you have any more questions,feel free to ask. If I missed anything, lmk. Thanks

[@brettgarcia1988]

@drewdoesart9277 thank you very much I really do appreciate it and I hope other people do too

[@tomgammon2897]

Awesome

[@adamwright5637]

Is there a way to get different tones

[@drewdoesart9277]

Yes. If you scratch away and etch the background first, then scratch away and etch a character or something. Then scratch away and etch the foreground, that will give it a more 3D look. Also you can do shading by stippling little dots where you want it darker. I use a sharp tip punch and small hammer.

[@benruach777]

Is there an equation or formula to determine the value of the finished product

[@drewdoesart9277]

I’m not sure exactly. Usually whatever materials cost for a project you would triple the money. Then charge per hour. So for that ax it was $12, so it would be $36 + 7 hours .

[@Mauitommaui]

Badass

[@drewdoesart9277]

Thank you

[@1crazypj]

Do you have art training? Reason for asking, your using 'stuff' I've never heard of Thanks

[@drewdoesart9277]

I don’t have any formal training. Usually I experiment with different techniques until I figure out what works. But you can learn a lot from different KZbin tutorials.

[@Прапор-ю9з]

Хорошо получилось, я тоже занимаюсь топорами и ножами😊