How To Transform A $12 Harbor Freight Axe!

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2 жыл бұрын

I'm transforming this Harbor Freight axe into something wonderful using tools I bought at Harbor Freight just for this project. These 1 1/4 lb. axes have become popular but I knew I could make it better. Can I make a cheap hardware store axe into a great camp axe? I was inspired to try this by watching Cody on @wranglerstar test this axe. It's my favorite homesteading channel. Now this axe is sharp, comfortable to hold, and just a little better looking. 👍 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/2Iy7PK3
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@FelixImmler 2 жыл бұрын

super nice result!

@HAXMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Nothing compared to the master! Thanks so much!

@albertholmes3288 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome found two new great content creators!

@dmboutdoors4430 2 жыл бұрын

Felix Immler is all class. The man defines respect.

@gianni66 11 ай бұрын

Try doing that to your lawnmower! I’d like to see what you come up with. 😃 Seriously!

@jvmor6275 4 ай бұрын

My wife watched this vid with me. I have now been volunteered to make these for all the grandkids. Thanks a lot.

@HAXMAN 4 ай бұрын

😂

@nathanaelflock7469 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see enough comments appreciating your voices. You are an awesome artist, but I gotta show some love to your arsenal of accents. Also, more like this!

@sullyodonnell7938 2 жыл бұрын

Wranglerstar has a very nice video on this axe

@Imightberiding 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I'm a man of a certain age & have been refurbishing axes, knives & sharp edged tools for decades. Just a helpful suggestion. A lanyard on a axe is to hang the tool so you don't lose it. By making the loop big enough to fit around your wrist, you are asking for a world of hurt or serious injury a worst. A missed swing, canted blow or otherwise can easily peal the skin from your wrist or severely break your hand or wrist. just make the lanyard big enough to hang the axe so you know where you left it, or to make it easier to spot if you drop it in the woods. Again, nicely done, all the best in your future endeavours.

@seandepoppe6716 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about that... I didn't think it was safe to have it tethered to your hand either. Mine all have a small loop for the purpose you stated. Have a great day sir.

@tomortale2333 2 жыл бұрын

the guy has toooo much time on his hands n like a kid he's headin for trouble

@dragan3290 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I can't believe so many people are not aware of that? Maybe I'm just an old fart? Lol😂👍👍👍

@davidborgerding8429 Жыл бұрын

Works if you're skilled. Roofers used the tether. I've used it to sharpen the snap of tacking. Comes with skill

@xvaldez3284 Жыл бұрын

What a coincidence. I too am a man of a certain age lol

@gamer2101 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for a new axe video. I could watch them all day

@87MookTV Жыл бұрын

Alright, I'm convinced now to work on my own Harbor Freight $12 axe. I love what you did with the grinder and torch

@TurtleDudeProd 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone is wondering how good these actually are, I had an axe throwing business for a short while, and we used these, and they held up great! They do need a bit of reprofiling of the blade and good sharpening to make it stick, but they lasted more than 6 months until the handles started breaking down.

@lanemartin5446 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Just check the grain orientation of the handle before you leave the store with it. That goes for any store. Some hatchets/axes are hung properly, and some are just wrong.

@tatankat5839 2 жыл бұрын

Because of you and Cody I can't get one.....sold out!! Awesome vid though!!

@jkeefer034 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Right

@ArbitraryLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Been to 3 stores and no inventory. Sucks.

@MrObeast44 2 жыл бұрын

Lowes has one with a better profiled handle for $19 :)

@jamesbreeden3140 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome!!!

@waynewood8840 Жыл бұрын

Good job on the hatchet. Bravo and congratulations on the outcome.

@sslr-nw5wb 2 жыл бұрын

You need to meet up with the Outdoor boys a nother youtuber!!!!

@cannistershot2277 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Tip: Don't dispose of the rags you used with the boiled linseed oil in a 'wadded up' state. The BLO heats as it dries. I've come down the next day and found paper towels that were charred and crispy. Almost caused a fire...

@matthyson5546 2 жыл бұрын

BLO has been responsible for the destruction of many a workshop.

@sean3278 2 жыл бұрын

I always just throw them in a 5 gallon bucket of water with a brick on top of them to make sure they stay submerged

@FancyxToast 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do?

@cannistershot2277 2 жыл бұрын

@@FancyxToast I spread the rags out flat over the edge of the trash can overnight, then throw them away the next day. Less heat build-up if they dry out flat as opposed to crumpled up. Has worked fine.

@HickLif3 2 жыл бұрын

@@cannistershot2277 that's exactly what I do. Use it then flop it over the edge to dry. I do that even if it was barely used just to be safe

@SullySadface 10 ай бұрын

That Chicago electric angle grinder kicks ass, I used mine to trim an entire door once lmao

@CharlesButler 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, turned that $20 axe into a $100 axe! Very nicely done! I would get a wooden case and put it in there and hang it! Love what you do!

@BeetleBuns Жыл бұрын

no, he took a $12 dollar axe and made it look nice enough to hang on a wall. It's not any more useful, in fact I saw some discoloration on the steel that tells me he made it even LESS useful, but damn it looks good.

@numbblackpicture Жыл бұрын

Just came here from the rag-trick guy, made me smile.

@28tpi Ай бұрын

Looks way awesomer. Well done!

@ralfrufus6573 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. I am impressed.

@goonovrlnd 2 жыл бұрын

Fun project!

@JBuck00 Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Yes, I think all of us here can agree, we need another video like this!

@nightbladexxx 2 жыл бұрын

I also saw his video on the hatchet, and went out and got one. Thanks for some inspiration on how to dress it up

@TheDylan6908 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Looks great.

@vincenta.1677 Жыл бұрын

Great job brother! That's some nice juice for the squeeze 👍

@abcu8263 Жыл бұрын

Friggin awesome brother

@robertm8518 2 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade!

@bronzethebaptist9435 2 жыл бұрын

More videos like this please

@patcummings6950 Жыл бұрын

Wow...beautiful.

@dieseldylan6641 2 жыл бұрын

This was really cool and I think we all would like to see more of these cool little projects.

@michaelsalfai9852 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very attractive end product.

@wideawaketotruth5301 Жыл бұрын

Aw dude, that's freaking awesome! Quite the artee'st

@RjGold5.12 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see you make a spear. Double edged, with a hickory wood handle about 4-5 feet long. Blessings to you and yours...

@DP-Dignity 2 жыл бұрын

That is LOVLEE!! GREAT VIDEO!!!

@azvoltmanphoenix446 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow brother !! You put enough man hours into that to make it a expensive swedish axe..... great job. Thank you for the inspiration !!

@chatryna 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. We should all be that creative and resourceful.

@doughoist Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@jdsmith-bl2yl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Man!!!

@patevir1 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely- great work -

@danawalker66 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, dude!!!

@troymitchell7812 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed a life insurance commercial pop up before this video. It's like "Ladies, if your husband is like this guy, you might want to buy life insurance on him." Seriously, most of my knife making tools came from Harbor Freight. I have that exact same belt sander. I tossed that clear plastic cap on top of the wheel because it works well for getting into grooves or curves into the handles. I also use it to sharpen knives because it is easy. Put a 600 grit belt on it and it will shave hair. Never used boiled linseed oil, but I really like Tung oil. It does pretty much the same thing, but gives the wood a warmer look. Now take that awesome ace and go bury it in the hearts of your enemies. And by enemies, I mean logs, limbs, etc. Keep the content coming.

@mondavou9408 Жыл бұрын

Art!

@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu 4 ай бұрын

You created the most beautiful hatchet ever made 🪓

@PecanPie1102 Жыл бұрын

Giving Wrangelstar A Run for the money and outdo him. 👍🔥🔥🔥

@michaelantonio1367 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@gregheron1 2 жыл бұрын

That's cool mate well done.

@donoberloh 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sweet. Great tool control also

@tracey38999 2 жыл бұрын

Best harbor freight hatchet makeover on KZfaq!!!

@HAXMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@terrybest8973 3 ай бұрын

Good job bud

@Carnerd101 2 жыл бұрын

Ax throwing, these kids are buying +$100 axes. I show up w/ my Harbor Freight special and constantly out score them. Now, I know how to make it look good.

@taurbaby 2 жыл бұрын

Very very cool

@josephkool8411 2 жыл бұрын

These are decent hatchets. I just sharpened mine and it's good

@xelnjare3945 7 ай бұрын

Came here via a suggestion after watching Wranglerstar - really enjoyed your take on the camp axe from HF - even two years later, you're earning new subs! Looking forward to getting caught up on your content!

@deborahjones3956 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@HappyConservative-tt5yr 2 жыл бұрын

HAX!!!!! Rain Day? Found something fun to do? Once again, great inspiration! Keep em coming ObiWan!!

@TonyCecala 2 жыл бұрын

Beat me to it! 🤣

@HappyConservative-tt5yr 2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyCecala Nearly broke my arm getting it in there! 🤣😎😎😎

@richlucero3536 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build man.

@derekmayer7577 2 жыл бұрын

You have a gift, great talent. I enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to more.

@brianmacdonald3292 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Super Craftsmanship. 👍👍

@blake_229 2 жыл бұрын

Best axe modification I've seen so far!

@luisfont6468 2 жыл бұрын

Great video… Magic Man. Shake & Bake. 😝

@albertcampos959 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is really impressive! Very artistic too!

@BakerBaker1-9 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@FourAcres 2 жыл бұрын

This was a ton of fun to watch, love the editing, and the design for the hatchet is sweet. You've gained a loyal subscriber! It's funny, I've actually been seeing your thumbnails on my youtube feed for a while and hadn't clicked on any - this one grabbed me, and then I watched four more!

@KimosKreations 2 жыл бұрын

That is my next rainy day project. Thank you!

@garyroberson 2 жыл бұрын

First time I watched Cody's video on this axe I went down and bought it...and it's sat in my toolbox now for about 6 months. Thanks for the upgrade ideas, I'm digging it out tonight!

@kendallkilgore7799 Жыл бұрын

The only thing I would highly recommend. When you have it in the vise...tape that blade up. Looked wicked sharp and one little oops could be a serious ER bill.

@johnkuiper8907 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job sir !!! I would love to see more videos like this one !!!!

@2soon521 2 жыл бұрын

The harbor freight axe works great from the store but the real sell is that they give you enough material to really make it your own and modify to your own liking

@ramontoyens3734 4 ай бұрын

Bob Ross of the axe world

@lknott34 2 жыл бұрын

. Really enjoy these types of hacks. Shared it with several friends. Finished product looks Great.

@dsmith911 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@aaronsams350 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! I just picked up one of the HF hatchets based on the Wranglestar recommendation. Used it camping last week and it was surprisingly great! Now I’m going to have to try some mods. You’ve inspired me.

@HAXMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks

@sfla4x4molonlabe66 2 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice Cody…. Picking up one of those axes myself this week. Great job sir!

@perfectweather 2 жыл бұрын

I've been keeping one of those cheap axes in my truck for about 2 years. Every once in a while I watch one of these diy videos and they just seemed really unrealistic...but, I'm actually going do this one. Nice job bro 👍

@BlazingGex 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that

@JCraftvfx 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm convinced, totally doing this instead of buying an expensive axe

@alexanderlock6878 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you do things like this in the future for sure! I just bought my first home, and am on a budget. So upgrading from cheep tools is right up my alley! Plus I love to craft so this is a great combo! Please make more videos detailing DIY on the cheep.

@HAXMAN 2 жыл бұрын

You got it. Thanks!

@sierrabravoexteriorcleanin6225 2 жыл бұрын

Love this

@alivia4907 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great man. I've actually had this little axe for a year or so. I may do something like this to mine. Thanks for the inspiration

@timc8913 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. Great idea for a rainy day. 👍🏼👍🏼

@normbjorn 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that turned out great! Fun to watch too.

@echolsplumbing2605 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@aux1z11 Жыл бұрын

I bought 10 of these a year ago and never used them as I was going to do something like this but haven't got around to it yet, umm 5 years later still setting in the bag brand new.

@oscarjones529 2 жыл бұрын

Just orderes some Ballistol - I've been looking for something like this for years. Thank you, sir.

@jackmcminn2520 2 жыл бұрын

So cool

@dtbighit 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

@ritterjon 2 жыл бұрын

💥 I really like the techniques you applied in this project. Thanks for the ideas. *Keep on tractoring!*

@HAXMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@sonyashook97 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, great tutorial and great idea. I think I'm going to do something similar

@mikejrog Жыл бұрын

“You really can polish a turd” 😂😂😂😂😂 I laughed way too hard at that. Love this channel!

@little_firby5574 2 жыл бұрын

Wranglerstarrrrrrr

@loganhuett8515 2 жыл бұрын

It looks lovely

@bryanburcham1381 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Been considering doing one for my brother, with Runes in the handle as the main decorative feature. Gave me some good ideas to employ when doing it.

@LeeW1979 2 жыл бұрын

Haxman..........another great video and the Scottish accent is coming along lovely........”wee Jimmy” , you can’t polish a turd but it can still be rolled in glitter......, can’t wait for the next vid. 👍

@anthonyf1260 2 жыл бұрын

very nice!!

@manicmaker52 2 жыл бұрын

Great job..Don't know if you know this but boiled linseed oil will spontaneous combust when left on a rag.. I get a small metal bucket to put my used rags in and put it away from everything..