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07-29-2009, 10:31 AM
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Make a Machete?
Have any of you made a Machete from a leaf spring or any other larger piece of metal?
Can you tell me the steps to getting it done? |
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07-29-2009, 10:33 AM
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Search function!!!!
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07-29-2009, 10:43 AM
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tried that but could not find exactly what I was looking for
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07-29-2009, 10:57 AM
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ok then you get credit for being smarter than the avrage rock  i have heard of them being made of leaf springs
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07-29-2009, 11:03 AM
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as a knife maker i have been thinking about this myself. i got some 2inch steel for it. i gess all you need to do is shape it then put some scales "handles" on it then sharpen it the style is all up to you.thats my two cents worth.
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07-29-2009, 11:18 AM
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Would an chainsaw guide bar work as a base?
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07-29-2009, 11:24 AM
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There are lots of videos out there of people making knives. The same principles apply to a machete. |
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07-29-2009, 11:20 PM
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i wonder if you could make one out of an old lawnmower blade?
peace al |
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07-29-2009, 11:34 PM
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[oh that hurt, rusty high school german!] |
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07-30-2009, 06:56 AM
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This is pretty much the same process for what you want!
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=13545 |
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07-30-2009, 07:57 AM
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07-30-2009, 07:58 AM
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If you make something out of a leaf spring you will get more of a short sword than a machete. Leaf springs are a lot thicker than normal machete metal. It can also be hard to take the bend out of the spring. There is good metal there but I think you will need a good sized forge and a lot of work to get the job done.
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07-30-2009, 04:52 PM
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07-30-2009, 05:37 PM
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Hmm, interesting point... I wonder if I should just try to find some 1055 carbon sheets or not. I really want something that'll be long enough to use effectively. Reach is important, although I suppose I don't want it TOO long as I would like making a kukri or bolo style machete. http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=67656 Any feedback well-appreciated. Thanks for the info, mate! Kamin |
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07-30-2009, 05:57 PM
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07-30-2009, 06:00 PM
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Its not so hard apparently.
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07-30-2009, 06:37 PM
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Just finished one about two weeks ago. I used an old power hack saw blade.I cut off both ends and used the top/back for the cutting edge. Ground slowly the metal keeps its spring temper. I kept the carbide saw teeth for sawing larger limbs,bones and whatever. Blade is 21 in. total length is around 28 in.
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07-30-2009, 08:42 PM
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all it needs now is a few minutes with a lansky sharpening system...  peace al |
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