How to make an AXE from Recycled Plastic

How to make an AXE from Recycled Plastic | HDPE Hatchet Handle

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This one has been on our list for a while! In this video we show you have we gave an old hatchet a new lease of life by giving a brand new handle made from (you guessed it!) recycled plastic. One request we get a lot is how we make our moulds, so for this one we thought we'd show you how you can make a custom mould using materials you might already have lying around.
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Пікірлер: 856

@Aethalops 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you guys used tools and methods that have some hope of actually recovering your waste. It disturbs me to see so many makers do a ton of sanding and create microplastic dust that ends up all over the place.

@YouTube 17 күн бұрын

the marble effect is unreal 🔥

@BrainiacManiac142 17 күн бұрын

Yo official youtube

@mateoteo5348 2 жыл бұрын

Watching with my 4 year old daughter as always! she loves the videos and the things you guys do!

@mateoteo5348 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Uruguay! 🇺🇾

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Tell her hi from Brothers Make! Thanks for watching

@markdukeshire4812 10 ай бұрын

"We used what we had and we made it work" has got to be one of the best DIY lines ever. I consider it a point of pride to be able to use what I have on hand. This warms my soul. Thanks!

@SurrealNotion 2 ай бұрын

I hear that. I make everything from repurposed items and hate to have to buy anything to get a project finished. Stay safe and ever dreaming!

@stiofan1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would love to see the large axe handle being made. Some of the most practical applications for home recycling.

@user-mh5gw8wb4s Жыл бұрын

Не мешало бы в сердцевину ручки вложить кусок стекло арматуры для безопастности☺👈

@wafflebeaver 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, and that melting technique to make the calico pattern is great.

@hairyballbastic8943 2 жыл бұрын

The lack of sanding is oh so satisfying. Thank you for being so ecologically conscious

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Always!! ♻️🤙🏽

@ytuser4562 Жыл бұрын

So awesome! The colors turned out really cool!

@kevincallow9707 Жыл бұрын

love your work we need to recycle more plastic and prove to our local and federal politicians that they are not doing enough to protect our environment thanks for your good work

@clintrobinson1706 2 жыл бұрын

Love the colors on this. Ever think of changing your draw knife handles to recycled plastic?

@paulocouto5766 2 жыл бұрын

Magnífico... Obra de arte... Estou arrepiado só de ver!.. FABULOSO... Cumprimentos de Portugal

@deldomino6275 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent travail, comme toujours. J'adore ❤❤❤❤

@jesseemerson9615 Жыл бұрын

That looks sweet. I'm going to give it try. Love that color combination. Thanks for the video

@byOldHand 2 жыл бұрын

Guys what a beaufitul work !!! I loved the way you filming your work. Thank you for this interesting project and gorgeous outcome 🌟🗜️⚒️✌🏻

@projectrebuild908 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. fantastic use of the plastic 👏

@shonevarz6540 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah baby, this is an awesome project

@mikeanderson1139 Жыл бұрын

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that you definitely have the coolest axe handle ever.

@OKWXGirl 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! And the final product is beautiful!!!

@cloeducationtv Жыл бұрын

Amazing Handle and this is a great way to reuse what normally would be wasted. Awesome video!

@axminsterz4151 Жыл бұрын

Like a small piece of wood, without the wasted electricity lol

@nabeghesalehi6371 2 жыл бұрын

بسیار عالی. جالب.کارامد.مفید

@jillywells1232 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing - plus some! You guys rock and your work is so beautiful! 🖤🧡🤍

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@4EKU6KA 2 жыл бұрын

Молодцы ребята! Поработали и головой и руками... А самое главное это не бесполезная вещь - вполне применимо и актуально! Успехов Вам и множество идей :)

@l1monaditm924 2 жыл бұрын

Мне кажется деревянная ручка по прочнее будет))

@MAKAR_3.14 Жыл бұрын

@@l1monaditm924 ну, не Землю же переворачивать этим инструментом! Выглядит шикарно! Я просто тащусь от креативности этих ребят!

@l1monaditm924 Жыл бұрын

@@MAKAR_3.14 земля то тут причем. Для работы по предназначению явно слабоват,землю как раз копать)

@gimcnuk Жыл бұрын

@@l1monaditm924 Кстати, да. Могли бы и дрова порубить, потестировать, так сказать

@user-os6zw7tr1e Жыл бұрын

@@l1monaditm924 оружие на деревяшках дороже стоит

@ceetrixgreat6113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the GREAT video, with a full guide, from the very first start untill the very last step, naming all the tools and explaining why and how... I saw lots of DIY videos and i'm really impressed on how fast and easy you communicate everything, for a total newbie as me all the info i needed, and what i allready knew didn't bother at all, just on the way how you talk+show+move on fluently... Lol, me commenting on the quality of your communication & editing skills... :'-D I really enjoyed watching it, listened and looked carefully, no details where left out and neither did you over-explain or show... First time viewer of your videos , and I'm triggered !!! And yes, PS: great work on the Axe... Love axes and old weapons myself.... And the recycling and making people aware that you can even make better and more beautifull things.... GREAT job guys !!!! (the 570k views maybe yet gave you that hint... hahaha.) Peace, lotta love & stay on track ! i've learned more in his video than just how to build an axe. The world needs people like you guys !!!!

@BrothersMake Жыл бұрын

What a comment! Thanks for watching 🤍

@djdg3 2 жыл бұрын

Love it so very creative and the recycling of materials is a great idea.great job guys!!

@behlaburhani231 2 жыл бұрын

The colours are so cool 😎

@sassynomadkenya68 10 ай бұрын

Hey.....i can't say how happy i am with this business idea loading. All the way from Kenya 🇰🇪 salute, bro.

@nickaschenbecker9882 Жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome. Reminds me of Bakelite.

@SONGSTICKS 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I make wooden didgeridoos and when teaching didgeridoo , plastic waste pipe works a treat. Having just watched this video You can guess what sprung to mind. Didges made from multi coloured recycled plastic would be awesome. If you’re up for it, I’d happily give you some tips on dimensions, lengths to achieve certain keys etc and other things to consider to make a very playable and great sounding didge. See what you think?

@Eyes0penNoFear Жыл бұрын

That would be a fantastic video!

@howardmanuel 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Excellent presentation, you give me hope for the future of mankind.

@yorl418 2 жыл бұрын

Great handle, keep the good work !

@richardokeeffe8375 2 жыл бұрын

Your guess on the white showing through paid off!

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

We got lucky!

@stevenmccrickard1401 Жыл бұрын

New sub, thanks for the content. I found your video interesting, informative and entertaining.

@BrothersMake Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@_guiborg Жыл бұрын

I love it! so inspiring

@owlmostdead9492 2 жыл бұрын

Now I want to build something with recycled plastics

@brianbrown585 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from South Africa! Amazing project with a great outcome.

@WalterCombsLCSW 2 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled across your video and watched. I enjoyed it. If you do make a full size axe handle, look into carbon fiber rods. Many guitar builders who do put truss rods in their guitar (and other musical instrument) necks will reinforce them with 2 carbon fiber rods down the length of the neck. For your axe handle, 1 or 2 rods down the length of the handle should add great reinforcement without adding a bunch of weight. If you do it for your small axe handles you can probably get away with just one rod in the handle. I enjoyed your video. Cheers.

@_ThirdRider 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Nice texture.

@arturogarcia4226 2 жыл бұрын

love it looks beautiful

@pol-pg4tl 4 ай бұрын

keep doin this guys, u are inspirin a lotta ppl

@abdallaawad4737 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice brothers and very good work, thanks for learn.

@dardar2438 2 жыл бұрын

J’adore bravo, beau recyclage également 😉👍🏻

@PonteDeAmbiente 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent project. Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

@ewtewtdefsete6857 Жыл бұрын

Great work all best from Poland:)

@kakarotvegeta5095 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Thinking about doing this kind of stuff myself.

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

You should!

@silverandblackentertainment Жыл бұрын

You guys are the best!! 💪🏽

@axemanmike4390 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely BRILLIANT! 👏 👏 YESSSSSS. do the full-sized handle! Can't wait to see it! Thanks for sharing! Greetings, from Oregon USA 🇺🇸 🌲🪓

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We’ll have a think on how we can make a big one!

@progettiepassioni Жыл бұрын

great video great idea, it's nice to explore all the alternatives but the tradition of wood can't be beaten. moreover, we should all return to using our tools as they once did, naturally and with a lot of care.

@user-bw9cq2mo3b Жыл бұрын

СУПЕР классно получилось

@edheide7229 2 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion for the loose handle problem. Just before the final assembly, put the handle in the fridge and the head in the oven on low heat. Expand and contract effect. love your videos.

@dommyboysmith 2 жыл бұрын

The only problem I see with that is any temperature you'd have to heat it to to get adequate expansion, would remelt the plastic. If you kept it under 200 degrees, it's possible, but the effect would be very minimal. Tough situation using metal and plastic both. Honestly, I would have tried cutting a slot and attempting a normal axe wedge setup. Maybe heat the head slightly with a heat gun if cracking is the fear. Only one way to find out! Cheers 🍻

@nathanhale7444 2 жыл бұрын

But if the handle is cold and hard how would you get it in the tapered hole? It needs to be hot to form it to the contours of the hole.

@hibahprice6887 2 жыл бұрын

as an option, just melt it on top and crush

@skasandy448 Жыл бұрын

@@hibahprice6887 yep, soon as I saw the first attempt to solve the void in the eye from the handle not being properly shaped, I thought, mushroom the handle to lock the axe head place

@adamsblanchard836 Жыл бұрын

How. U put it in both though

@PuppetRebelPress 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all are so inspiring. 😁

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JiggsysShed Жыл бұрын

That is so cool. Really like the pattern.

@andyroo3022 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Axe. This new handle will be around for a long time.

@chrishiggins1811 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a full axe handle great work fellas

@alwayscensored6871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Teflon sheet n Glove info. Useful to know.

@leroleromilanez Жыл бұрын

Ficou bonito, parabéns!

@bespaniki991 2 жыл бұрын

При извлечении топора из полена видно что рукоять не надёжно зафиксирована в голове топора, там есть люфт. Сомневаюсь что рукоять топора будет уверенно лежать в руке и не будет выскальзывать из-за ее материала. Идея хорошая, на практике никчёмная.

@01Sigsauer Жыл бұрын

Yes, shitty handle as it is not secured (hard to do so with slippery plastics?) in the axe. Slow down the video at 14:23 to see for yourself. So "Brothers Make", how can you "absolutely love" this handle if it is not working?

@gelo5606 Жыл бұрын

@@01Sigsauer it looks good - that's it :) Better not to use it for choping as you can kill someone near you.

@user-uf2vt5ui7s Жыл бұрын

Согласен. Допустим против скольжения можно насечку какую-нибудь хитрую сделать. Но вес? однозначно больше деревянной. Сувенир заодно и скилл прокачали.

@user-hh1gh6yo8d Жыл бұрын

На ковер повесить !☺️

@triper2744 Жыл бұрын

Идея тоже говно. Пластик не такой эластичный, как дерево, и рано или поздно при активной работе топором тупо по середине отломиться и улетит в лучшем случае куда-то в траву. Разве что можно как на современных топорах какую-то полимерную резиновую ручку сделать. Вот то офигенно, а это так, туфта. И да я тоже заметил, на замедлении идеально видно, что рукоять болтается...

@AndrewduToit 2 жыл бұрын

Wow came out awesome. Would like to see a big axe handle. Go for it.

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

I think we might give it a go!

@OAbbas 2 жыл бұрын

Cool as always 👍🏽

@tgdomnemo5052 Жыл бұрын

... can' t wait to see how it hold's up when used ! 👍🏽🖖🏼

@stephensmith3211 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@glenparker234 2 жыл бұрын

For my broken shovels, rakes and pitch forks, I have been using pvc pipe. 1/2” inside of 1” pipe makes a very strong handle, quick and easy to make. But I need to try your method!

@Bantly 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea! I would be totally interested in how to make handles for other things as well as a full size axe. I have a bunch of broken wooden handles for shovels, rakes etc.

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we’d love to try a full size handle!

@deadprivacy 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake you wouldnt, theyre not good, you need to damp vibration somehow. use it for a week, seriously, you will realise why hickory is hickory is hickory

@deadprivacy 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake fibreglass axe handle? badly weighted, no damping, overcome tis and youve got a product but what youve made? after a days uuse? not good on the bones lad.

@landobrown186 Жыл бұрын

@@BrothersMake Do it! Id watch!!!

@BeetleBuns 11 ай бұрын

just use wooden handles, there's a reason plastic is not used for these things...

@kiwiprouddavids724 2 жыл бұрын

This is very cool , I've been making axe and hammer heads from native NZ woods lately , I'm going to have to try this one day . More recycling needs to be done by people and we need to get away from all the cheap made in China crap that we don't actually need especially from those dollar stores .

@SeganHealthHacker Жыл бұрын

I'd give ya ten thumbs up if I could.

@ArticAkita2830 Жыл бұрын

Thats a good suggestion I need to try just white vinegar for a rust bath for 8 hours? Well it is a weak acid but it does cut the rust at least I now know how long to leave it in to do anything. Love the video!!

@user-ns3ny1xm6h 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good 😊

@SJWCASTING Жыл бұрын

Great video buddy!!!

@MYWork_Production 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video! :)

@MakerMike-bx5ms Жыл бұрын

Awesome looking handle!!!

@rodrigoarayafritis7849 2 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful job.

@mayalkalali3639 Жыл бұрын

Very good 👍 job. Thanks.

@bobmoore3436 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, love to see full sized axe handle. perhaps a piece of thin reinfocing bar (bent to shape) for added strength.

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what we were thinking too 🤙🏽

@user-dn2cp6jh8w Жыл бұрын

انت مبدع شكراً لك تحياتي من بلاد اليمن 🇾🇪

@angDEDENCRAFT Жыл бұрын

very amazing idea brother.. soo thanks u👍

@BrothersMake Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@elchiri.8462 Жыл бұрын

excelente trabajo y el orgullo que le da a uno es que no existe otro igual ,al que uno mismo hace ¡¡

@sherr7921 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys ! Very cool ! Good luck !

@gailkellum832 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, love your videos!

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gfrank8058 2 жыл бұрын

A job well done. Great recycling idea, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍😈👍👍👍

@twotone3070 2 жыл бұрын

Certainly looked good.

@valdson4422 2 жыл бұрын

Eu gostei muito do resultado final,as cores ficou muito legal.

@user-gx1bm5fc2x Жыл бұрын

Гретта Тунберг одобрила бы👍 Классно получилось;)

@user-fx4nw1eo5e Жыл бұрын

на 14:23 виден люфт , и это на новом то , только гретый тумблер бы и одобрил , вафельницы микроволновки пресс и че там еще а в магазине рублей 150-200 ну или около того и еще уже проверено временем обычное деревянное можно и самому выстругать если желание есть. Короче не вариант.

@andrzejporeda7281 2 жыл бұрын

Świetna jest ta zrobiona robota i bardzo świetny jest ten cały pomysł z tymi nakrętkami i ztym całym drążkiem do siekuery pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@scottsellers68 Жыл бұрын

Freaking awesome those colors 😃 im going to try this

@LMSALIANCAS6251 Жыл бұрын

Ideia top demais vou fazer ficou lindo lindo esse cabo

@akrambarcha2650 Жыл бұрын

good work

@chamindanaullage9294 Жыл бұрын

Its amazing 👍

@Rockeredan8509 Жыл бұрын

Amazing idea 👍

@iraqiforever3665 2 жыл бұрын

Professional job .. congratulations to you

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SurrealNotion 2 ай бұрын

Nice! I am brand new to the HDPE ideas and can't wait to try some of my own ideas but now with plastics. New Fan! Thanks again and I'll definitely be watching.

@paulinhodandy1639 2 жыл бұрын

Fantástico trabalho de vocês ......fiz um cabo de faca seguindo suas técnicas com as tampinhas muita energia positiva pra vocês + um inscrito !!!!

@oneshotme 2 жыл бұрын

Cool looking project!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@gregwilson2245 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Nicely done! Full size axe would make for some good watching!

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@boriskaru 2 жыл бұрын

Хорошая идея и хорошая работа

@BrothersMake 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greymrgrey8117 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'll collect the right amount of plastic and try it too. . .😁 Good luck guys.👍

@simotor85 Жыл бұрын

KTM 's color🔝🔝🔝

@sandraalvesderesende4647 Жыл бұрын

Vídeo muito top parabéns e fico lindo o cabo do machado

@amazingskills2875 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Great Idea

@dixonqwerty 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool project lads

@rollinrock6696 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@olga-diz Жыл бұрын

Хорошая переработка мусора, молодцы)🔥👍

@peymanenanloo6570 2 жыл бұрын

بسیار عالی و تشکر که با روش شما از آلوده شدن طبیعت جلوگیری میکنید .....موفق باشید

@thecreativecountrycrafter 7 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!!!!! I think these could become in high demand!!! Team colors!

@jeoi 2 жыл бұрын

5:11 That Looks Delicious 😋 Beef! It's What's For Dinner!