💪The hatchet is made of solid aluminum bronze, a strong alloy of copper and aluminum.
🔨The hatchet is sand casted using a 3D printed pattern.
🛠️The hatchet is work hardened to make it stronger.
🪚The hatchet performs well on softer woods like pine.
💡The hatchet struggles with harder woods like maple and oak.
What is aluminum bronze?
—Aluminum bronze is a strong alloy of copper and aluminum, usually made of around 90% copper and 10% aluminum by weight.
How is the hatchet made?
—The hatchet is sand casted using a 3D printed pattern. It is then work hardened and sharpened.
What types of wood are tested?
—The hatchet is tested on various types of wood, including pine, maple, and oak.
How well does the hatchet perform?
—The hatchet performs well on softer woods like pine but struggles with harder woods like maple and oak.
Will there be improvements in future versions?
—Yes, the maker plans to make improvements in future versions of the hatchet.
00:00The video introduces the project of making a solid aluminum bronze hatchet and testing its strength and cutting ability.
00:00The hatchet is made of 90% copper and 10% aluminum. It is sand casted using a 3D printed pattern.
00:00The hatchet is work hardened to make it stronger and is sharpened to put a sharp edge on it.
00:00The hatchet is tested on various types of wood, including pine and maple.
00:00While the hatchet performs well on softer woods like pine, it struggles with harder woods like maple and oak.
