This is the most badass hatchet handle you'll see today
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Жыл бұрынI hulked out camping last weekend and broke the handle of my hatchet. Here's how to make a new one with no power tools.
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@michaela0515 Жыл бұрын
“That head is never coming off….” Right before he realizes it needs to come off because the head is upside down🤣
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL exactly
@michaela0515 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds haha keep up the good work man it turned out amazing!! That moment made my day😂
@maximus8840 Жыл бұрын
I knew something wast right
@baroquerookbr3214 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I was wondering why it looked so weird.
@gang1798 Жыл бұрын
This man is wearing ear muffs while hammering 🤣
@MrGoodman1998 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't u be worried about speration of the layers? I mean after a few months of solid use?
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Good question! I haven't had any separate previously, but it's possible. I'll post an update video if I notice any separation.
@13xAO Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was the only thing I was worried about too. You might wanna run some counter sunk hex bolts and nuts through few points in the handle to help with the stress and keep things from separating.
@bobwitt305 Жыл бұрын
Not in a well prepped glue joint.
@GtsAntoni1 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't imagine you'd see delamination in a properly glued joint; it's stronger than the wood fibers.
@dylanharris5975 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds leather wrap the handle real tight?
@mockemperor953 Жыл бұрын
The fact this man replies to ever one of his comments shows how much he cares about his community
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
I sure do! I'm always trying to get better as a woodworker, as a video creator, and as a person. I appreciate the comment Mock!
@rilodasilo Жыл бұрын
You definitely earned my subscription and my respect just by how you handle constructive criticism. Too many people are too prideful and see any comment that isn't a compliment as a personal attack.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you Rilo, welcome to my channel! I'm always looking to improve, I love constructive criticism.
@rantional8180 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds hey, can you either help me, point me to or make a video about draw knives? Like what's the best one most versatile and what's worth the money or not? I don't know my ass from my elbow but have found need for a draw knive on a couple of occasions but don't know where to start so just spent hours upon hours sanding instead. Lol...fml
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
@@rantional8180 Hey Rantion! If you don't know where to start I would recommend getting a cheap spokeshave either off amazon or from a local store. As important (or even more important) than the tool itself is your ability to get the blade very sharp (as you have to do this quite often). I recommend checking out some youtube videos about sharpening tools to see what that looks like! As for draw knives I don't actually know the best place to get one ... I don't have one myself! I keep an eye out at yard sales for them though.
@HughWoo Жыл бұрын
“That head is never coming off” Did you take it back off to turn it right side up lol. I’m still impressed with your craftsmanship dude. Looks pretty damn incredible.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL I did take it off and flip it around. I almost cried when I realized I set it upside-down first. Appreciate the comment Hugh!
@Vid_Master 11 ай бұрын
@@dkbuildsThis is like woodworking in a nutshell - having near godlike patience when you do something upside down and have to redo steps lol
@briankayaker1 Жыл бұрын
I’m SOOOO curious if you hammered the wedge in with the ax head on upside down, on accident or purpose for comments or something🙏🏼
@briankayaker1 Жыл бұрын
Or maybe for views… I had to rewatch it multiple time to be sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing😅
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL yes I did and I only realized it like an hour later... I was devastated! I had to drill out the wedge and re do a lot of work to get it on correctly. You're only the second person to notice haha
@saintsrow2isbad Жыл бұрын
I was just wondering the same thing
@Tha_AntiChrist Жыл бұрын
I came to ask that because it was funny how he said that axe head is never coming off and I though we’ll it’s coming to have to oopsie lol
@Mr.Safety. Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds i noticed but its okay! I literally did the same thing today, it hurt to have to take it apart
@Iscrnd Жыл бұрын
You didn't show the gorgeous side profile of the handle 😭😭😭😭 I feel incomplete now
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Haha sorry Isaac! I show it in the full length video on my channel.
@codeykershaw8579 Жыл бұрын
I was gonna say the same thing 🤦♂️
@untrust2033 Жыл бұрын
Those layered pieces of wood worked out pretty well!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Untrust I agree!
@dovahkiin6277 Жыл бұрын
"Turns out it's pretty easy to make a new one" *hours later* "hammer the shit out of it"
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL 😂
@yacquubfarah6038 Жыл бұрын
Wow man I really respect the dedication and patience you have to respond to all these comments. Subbed & liked.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Yacquub I love interacting with my viewers. Welcome to my channel!
@Scouter5050 Жыл бұрын
By far the easiest tutorial I've seen yet
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this positive feedback!
@ivanquiles4903 6 ай бұрын
Very quick and to the point description 👌🏽
@dkbuilds 6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Dango534 Жыл бұрын
Wranglerstar has very informative ans entertaining ways on how to properly put on an axe head if you were curious, this is also a very interesting video and comment that I enjoyed, so thank you for ir
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tip I'll check out his videos soon!
@oscccar1 Жыл бұрын
He mostly uses Tennessee hickory.
@mercoid Жыл бұрын
Wrangler Star is a big jerk with a persecution complex.
@StillDan Жыл бұрын
Looking good
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@rvail136 Жыл бұрын
excellent video, Thanks! (master cabinetmaker here) love the techniques you used. I rarely learn something about my craft from youtube, but you're the rare exception. Thanks again.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you Richard! I'm proud to have shown an expert like yourself something new. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@nohandlehandle274 Жыл бұрын
Good job Hulk nice blend
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@tiesthatbind5056 Жыл бұрын
Interested to see how this holds up. Please make some follow up vids in the future!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Me too, will do! Thanks TTB!
@jeffthepuppetYT Жыл бұрын
The loop just makes it look like he instantly broke it again after the video ended
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Lol that’s the best interpretation!
@Officer_jackie 6 ай бұрын
Thats dedication!! I just bought 1 foot long.. Small hat hatchet!! Rubberized handle!! ❤ Winter times you know!!
@dkbuilds 6 ай бұрын
Nice!
@Officer_jackie 6 ай бұрын
@@dkbuilds thanks ❤
@ombhoi6527 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Tony_Hawks_Existential_Crisis Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for explaining this in such a way that an average Joe could do it. Some DIY videos are a bit intimidating, but this one was well done.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement Rey!
@Robnoxious77 Жыл бұрын
“that head is never comin off” My sweaty wife after losing a bet.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
😂
@omikronairsoft6037 Жыл бұрын
That subscribe message was so creative I had to
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Lolol thanks! Welcome to the channel OmiKron
@kresimirjukic8217 Жыл бұрын
Easy for you, you know how to do it!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Haha very true!
@TylerSnyder305 Жыл бұрын
You probably hoped nobody would notice that you had accidentally hung the head upside down , at least you caught your mistake at some point and corrected it. You should leave about 1/8-1/4" of overhang, you also shouldn't leave such a sharp shoulder or shelf under the head because shock will eventually split that off.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Yes!! You are the first person to notice! I was devastated when I hung it upside down. I had to drill out the wedge and redo that process. Agreed about the sharp shoulder shelf -- it should be rounded over. Thanks for watching!
@josephhaase9452 Жыл бұрын
YES been waiting to find a video like thjs for a project
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah that’s awesome glad it was useful for you!
@gibshredcamel Жыл бұрын
Wrangler star has the most accurate videos demonstrating how to make a handle and rehang an axe. The handle should almost always be solid hickory
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks!
@tomvana4270 9 ай бұрын
Almost always?
@isabellastockhall3588 Жыл бұрын
Don’t give up u r loved
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you Isabella I won’t!
@StealthySpace7 Жыл бұрын
Don’t hammer the wedge directly you’re more likely to split it. Also use a circular wedge since it applies pressure on all sides
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@mercifulhorror4935 Жыл бұрын
Eh metal wedges are good but you dont have to have one a wood wedge is just fine
@Mr-kg5ij 9 ай бұрын
Hey buddy, hope your having a good day. This video was very informative and its cool that you comment so much
@dkbuilds 8 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I hope you’re having a good day too. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@mercoid Жыл бұрын
It’s a snazzy looking handle. However, it’s no better than a well shaped quality handle
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Agreed mercoid. I think it's as good as a quality solid wood handle, but not better than. Just looks nifty :)
@WhatnotArt Жыл бұрын
Way too cool. I love this video so much, it’s so oddly satisfying
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Whatnot!! Glad you like it!
@Yung-creaa Жыл бұрын
I LOVE wood working so much!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome me too!
@cuntpuncherino Жыл бұрын
I'm not even a Professional Homeowner so I'll just go get a replacement handle from the hardware store, but this is still pretty cool
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Nothing wrong with buying from the store!
@TheOnePlankton Жыл бұрын
Nice reference. Love wranglestar.
@rubensintes1 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruben!
@lauchlanstill6677 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to make this
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
There's no better time than the present to make one, Lauchlan!
@mattpeacock5208 Жыл бұрын
Smart idea making plywood! That shit is strong!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thanks Matt!
@Killlin4 Жыл бұрын
Awesome refit, great job!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks killin!
@ipickedsomething Жыл бұрын
That's a sweet ass handle. The color is just gorgeous! 😍
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks gw!!
@soloman5967 Жыл бұрын
lol live the upside down axe head, totally something i would do! 😂
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@gluten1221 Жыл бұрын
i wanna save up all my money so i can start wood working as a hobby this mans living my dream
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Do it! You can start woodworking for SUPER cheap with used and cheap tools, if you are patient!
@shademournthepegasi2366 Жыл бұрын
Pretty interesting to watch. Never thought I could want an axe just to make several backup handles for now. Lol
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Lol! Thanks Shademourn!
@EkskaliertHD Жыл бұрын
Now I want playing lumber Tycoon 2 😂😬
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of that game but I just looked it up, it looks cool!
@EkskaliertHD Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds yeah :)
@fullmindstorm Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful well made handle.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Twiggy!
@gageleggett Жыл бұрын
Wow, looks great!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gage!
@dorkaleon4285 Жыл бұрын
It looks so great! 🤩
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Dorka!!
@Gloryisthelord Жыл бұрын
I love stuff like this, i wished that I had the general ability to build stuff like this. Good job man!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! You can learn how to make stuff like this very quickly, it is easier than you think! I am totally self taught through KZfaq. Give it a shot! Thanks for watching
@ksubii2817 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ksubii!
@PandaFG Жыл бұрын
Idk why there so many axe handle DIYs on YT and for something I've never tried i sure am knowledgeable on the topic😅
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL be careful that's how I started. Endless woodworking until one day I slipped up and accidentally started doing it myself. Now I'm hooked for life 😂
@PandaFG Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds it transitioned to chopping wood for me and now i just really want my 'own' axe
@mortem-tyrannis Жыл бұрын
Very nice work.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mortem-tyrannis Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds you're welcome
@mariosaccoccio1688 Жыл бұрын
Oh, yeah... Pretty easy!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mario I'm glad you agree!
@everyones_favorite_leprechaun Жыл бұрын
nah this is only the second most badass hatchet handle I've seen today
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Damnit!! 😂
@KrustyFish Жыл бұрын
It looks amazing, but that’s borderline dangerous to use but it looks great
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks! What makes it dangerous?
@oscarb504 Жыл бұрын
That is amazing
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar!
@mistakeef4956 Жыл бұрын
this is sick dude!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mista!
@Scouter5050 Жыл бұрын
I salute your effort mate, you've earned a subscription
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thanks so much Red, welcome to my channel!
@GOTHVONCORE Жыл бұрын
Ooooh NICE!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@bobcat2840 Жыл бұрын
Boiled linseed oil is good for the wood
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Good tip thanks Bob! If I didn't have tung oil I needed to use up, I would have used BLO
@SK-mp7ul Жыл бұрын
Looks good but instead of a hammer you should use a mallet so that you don't accidentally damage the wedge
@SK-mp7ul Жыл бұрын
Love the handle btw
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks!
@tenaoconnor7510 Жыл бұрын
I like the new handle ❤
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tena!
@kai_lopez9855 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why I watch these type of videos but I like it so whatever
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
I don't know either but I'm glad you watched!
@vancejones2760 Жыл бұрын
I subscribed because I respect Elmer. Good work, I like the look of the handle sandwich.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thanks Vance welcome to the channel!
@gitanopnmex Жыл бұрын
That pretty bad ass
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bram!
@Crazyman23 Жыл бұрын
Earned my sub for the combination of the wood you laminated together. Love when I stumble across these diy woodworking videos. As mentioned before wranglerstar is also a good guy to watch on axe head attachments.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thank you for the kind words Tom! I'll check out Wranglerstar for sure!
@G58 Жыл бұрын
One fault with manufactured axe handles is that they tend to have sharp shoulders where the axe head mounting cutaway meets the main handle. Rounding off those corners off strengthens the structure.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tip G5 I totally agree. I should have rounded these off more
@G58 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds Cool. Mechanical engineering 101. Rolls Royce experimental aero engine apprentice 1974. Good practices formed early in life become second nature. We all walk a different path. Peace
@anton201003 Жыл бұрын
You should have turned the axe at the end so we could see the beautiful layered pattern on the handle
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Good point Anton! I have a full length build video on my channel which shows it in more detail.
@o.wilson Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jackson!
@o.wilson Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds no problem I love these shorts they're so relaxing
@AmericanOutdoorLiving Жыл бұрын
Those prandi german style hatchets are nice, I see you have the 600 gram version, I have the 800g version, the bit is so thin but has a slight taper, it is an AMAZING chopper, gets excellent penetration.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! I've been really happy with this hatchet. I mostly use it for spoon carving which is why I like the 600 gram version.
@arson8582 Жыл бұрын
Looks great
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks arson!
@crazydingo8891 Жыл бұрын
I swing spike mauls for the railroad a lot. We break heads off all the time. We put the hardwood wedge in plus a steel cross pin in the top. An axe like that would prolly take a circular pin in the top.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks!
@marklawrence76 Жыл бұрын
New Subscriber. Keep the videos coming
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks so much Mark! Welcome to my channel!
@marklawrence76 Жыл бұрын
@@dkbuilds thanks buddy
@jimmyhassell1438 Жыл бұрын
You really "flew off the handle" on this one lol
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL love it. Thanks Jimmy!
@skookapalooza2016 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words Skooka! Glad you like it!
@gorilla_lobby8933 Жыл бұрын
She’s beautiful
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gorilla!!
@teancoffee208 Жыл бұрын
You already oiled it, but burning the outside also protects it from the weather
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks!
@phantom_paladin1848 Жыл бұрын
"Put the head on by hammering the sh*t out of it" thanks, I needed that laugh, have my subscription
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Lol thanks Phantom!!
@zachsmith8664 Жыл бұрын
hatchets scare me for this reason alone. nicked myself in the shin with a hatchet at work because the head was loose
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Yikes! That's super scary, thanks for sharing your story!
@purpleYamask Жыл бұрын
This man worked out Damascus with wood.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Lol hell yeah!
@rmb9112 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you RMB!
@good1dawg Жыл бұрын
That... is awesoommme 😎⛏️
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy!!
@Thoushallshred Жыл бұрын
Great work sir❤
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex!!
@everytopicoftopicandthings2860 Жыл бұрын
Great content.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@shatteredreality1987 Жыл бұрын
That's beautiful
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, SR!
@rafaelstenstrom8466 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rafael!!
@Topshelf786 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👏🏽🍻
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ras! Cheers!
@saramartinez3142 Жыл бұрын
Me never having been to a woodshop class: ah yes this will come in handy
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
😂 For what it's worth I've never been to a woodshop class! You can learn a lot on KZfaq 😉
@genegene5339 Жыл бұрын
That is beautiful
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gene!
@petermetoxen2959 Жыл бұрын
Badass! Can we see a 360° next time? Wanted to see all the layers
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Sure! I have a longer build video on my channel which has 360 degree views at the end!
@SomeGuy-gc8zs Жыл бұрын
This was something I already knew how to do, but I want to thank you for showing others and for learning to do it yourself. Too many people replace instead of repairing, which is especially baffling with tools like this that were made to be broken and repaired. The disposable consumer economy causes tons of pollution and untold amounts of waste, as well as ultimately reducing everyone's capacity for personal independence, so people who choose to repair and reuse things warm my heart a little.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. The disposable consumer economy drives me nuts. I try to repair everything I can. Thanks for sharing!
@codykeith947 Жыл бұрын
damn redoing the wedge after realizing you put the head on wrong must've sucked 😂
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
LOL it really, really did. Good for you for noticing Cody!
@jackofblades3998 Жыл бұрын
Cool I don't need an axe handle but I learned about stop cuts to make chiselling easier and carving wood using a chisel in this video
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
That's awesome Jack! So glad I could show you something that applies to other projects!
@logansalmon8900 Жыл бұрын
Damn that's so easy I could do that in like 20-30 seconds
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Damn that's fast! Honestly it would take me 30-45 minutes if I weren't filming.
@Zebrivrainland Жыл бұрын
Sir, this is likely the ONLY hatchet handle I’ll see today
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
😂
@artificiallyunintelligent4537 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa had an axe that had been around for like 150 years or something like that. Only had the axe head replaced 3 times and the handle replaced 5 times.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@T_gaming28 Жыл бұрын
SHIP OF THESEUS
@docktorleaky5869 Жыл бұрын
I have used a farriers rasp to rough in shapes for stuff like this. Works pretty good.Probably any wood rasp would work.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip doc!
@gringopines3476 9 ай бұрын
HOW COOL! IF YOU USED A SOLID PIECE OF WOOD LIKE A ROUND OAK BRANCH... WOULD THAT WORK??? THANX STAY COOL... PEACE...
@dkbuilds 9 ай бұрын
A solid piece of wood with nice, straight grain is perfect for a handle. Ash and hickory are best. Carving a handle out of a very large branch could work, but just using a branch as-is probably wouldn't be strong enough.
@sametmaden1395 Жыл бұрын
"Its easy" ... Alright just let me buy all that
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Once you buy it all come back and watch more videos of mine!
@vFrostin Жыл бұрын
That’s badass
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah thanks Beckham!
@jankohlstock8764 Жыл бұрын
You can also mark the wood with a pencil where the head needs to fit on. You’ll see exactly where to take of something. We do it in carpentry to make joints fit.
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip thanks for sharing Jan!
@twistedsphere Жыл бұрын
title ain't wrong
@dkbuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks J!
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