Making a Titanium Throwing Axe
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2024
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Titanium I used for this project is Grade 5 and I get it from www.sackinmetal.com/
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CONGRATULATIONS to Elias Vilchis for winning this giveaway! Thank you to all who entered, and I look forward to the next project!
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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!
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.
Wow. This is one of the first projects I’ve seen on UA-cam in a long time that made me smile uncontrollably and audibly say “wow” in a room by myself
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!
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.
That variable voltage power supply was such a great idea...Axe looks absolutely stunning.
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!
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.
@@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!
@@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.
@@hoperp1951 , that's awesome! Wish I could have seen more of that process.
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?
I had the same idea. I want a gold rose one
That axe is absolutely amazing! So beautiful!! Nicely done, Tim 😊
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!
Tim, this might be the most beautiful thing you've ever crafted...it looks amazing!!!
What a beauty of an axe, absolutely love the look of anodized titanium. Great job!
As an axe throwing fan, this project is extremely exciting. Unfortunately, it's a one-off no chance of buying one. Great job, Tim.
That axe is stunning!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Crazy anodizing results! That came out amazing.
Quite possibly one of the most amazing things I've seen crafted by human hands. AMAZING!!!
Just a beautiful ax. I like how the colors of the head stands out with the purple heart handle! Nice job Tim!!!
Absolutely love the anodizing!
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.
That looks amazing! Your skills have increased exponentially over the years. Great job and keep it up!
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!
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!
Amazing man. Your attention to detail is always great to see
Loads of fun to watch. Thank you for the opportunity to win this beautiful wall hanger!
Another beautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing.
That is the most beautiful axe I’ve ever seen. Great job Tim!!!
That thing is sooo sick! I love watching you forge titanium
Man titanium anodizing never cease to amaze me... BEAUTIFUL... Great job there Tim !
this axe just looks unreal. amazing work
Sick! Love the attention to detail - thats one hell of a final product.
I LOVE the coloring you get on that titanium! so cool!
That is a stunning piece of work Tim.
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.
Wonderful video! It was truly amazing to see the anodizing process!
Sick project tim. Love the axe
The titanium finish on the acid edge is absolutely fantastic.
It’s beautiful Tim ! Well done 👍
Wow that axe looks amazing .. well done on a simply great creation...
Work of art Tim. Beautiful axe 👍🇦🇺
Sweet, nice job. Looks amazing.
That's such a cool ax love how the colours turned out
Great job on those throwing axes I really like the look of them both
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!
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely stunning! Love your experimenting mindset and quest for excellent. Marvelous endresult 🔥🔥🔥
What an exeptional job....so beautiful...love it
What an amazing beautiful job Tim
Awesome project and result!!👍👍👍
It's simply stunning. 😍 You Sir are an amazing artist.
dude that anodization is dope as heck!
Insane job on the anodizing
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.
Beautiful work man!
Dude. That axe is Sick!!!!! Well done
The throwing axe is sick 🥳😎 the temper colours are amazing
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.
This axe man... Just completely unreal, it's flawless man. Wowww
What a really cool Axe, great job
I love the sparks titanium makes. It makes for some great camera shots :)
Nailed it again Tim.
As would any collector, Aqua man actor and proficient axe thrower Jason Momoa would appreciate that axe, awesome job.
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
Dude, the patina you got this time around looks incredible!
More titanium!
Awesome Axe! You are a true maestro!
absolutely gorgeous my good sir!
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
Pretty awesome stuff! Super creative!
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!
Awesome I love all your videos keep it up Timothy.
Incredible dude!
The most beautiful piece of metal I’ve seen
Simply incredible
Imagine showing up to an axe throwing competition with a set of these crazy axes. 😮
An amazingly beautiful rainbow colours on the axe
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.
I absolutely love the way titanium forges under the power hammer... glowing red marshmellows.
That’s the most beautiful ax I’ve ever seen.
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.
looks like a heroic rarity weapon in an rpg tbh. Great job man
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
Very cool, best regards from Germany. The blacksmith apprentice.
Nice bit of gear mate it looks like it’s ready for battle cheers 👍👍👍
That thing is amazingly cool 🤩
Wow that came out amazing
That came out so cool looking 👍🙂
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
I literally gasped at the first glory shot. Amazing.
Amazing work!
Really cool build!
Absolutely fantastic!
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.
Man the glow of titanium when you heat it and work it is just beautiful
Dope AF axe, Timothy Dyck!
Great filming and editing on this one!
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!
That is so cool I wish I had that talent making art is so fun to watch thank you
I am excited to watch this. Titanium is a material that most people avoid. I got my popcorn ready. 🎉
Just found you today. Beautiful work brother! Subscribed!
Holy moly!🎉 Super nice!!!
Awesome throwing axe!