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This is the one my daughter made.

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

Thanks a lot for that additional info! I collected most of the grinding dust in my spark bucket but burning does sound like an interesting alternative.

Wow! This looks great and I hope it'll serve you well! Thanks for giving this project a try and I'm very happy that I was able to inspire you!

Thanks a lot! Anodizing with electricity is definitely something I'm looking to try. I've watched a few videos on the process and have a few ideas of my own for some effects.

Thank you very much Marcel!

Thank you very much for reading, your vote and your very kind words! Have you thought about sharing your work? I'd be very interested in seeing it!

Thanks! It'll be ok for marking in wood but for an actual blade to use for regular cutting I would reinforce the edge with carbide (Which is something I'm currently looking at).

Thank you that is very kind of you!

Thank you very much!!!

Thanks a lot Jake!

Thanks a lot! Maybe after school?

I used to but I closed it down because I never sold a thing and felt at a disadvantage to the companies selling there. I'm working on my own homepage and shop though.

Thanks a lot for your vote! I do have the problems with the comments and messages as well from time to time.

Nice work! Very interesting project indeed! You got my vote!

Thank you very much!

Hi, yes that's the rotary tool with the burr bit. The pic is quite bad, I'll take another when I'm back in the shop. Thanks for reading!

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you liked it! Unfortunately you are right about the type of comments. I was expecting them over at youtube which isn't unusual but I find it sad that it now happens here on Instructables as well.

I can assure you that this was no antique. It was produced in the late 80s in the GDR. Due to the experience I've gained making this project this old axe (that had arguably not much value) is now something that is priceless for me. That you do not see value in it is sad but doesn't bother me.

Waldemar, what you have to keep in mind is that Paul is a content creator. That is what he pays his bills with, so when he negotiates with a sponsor about the content they will want to create something that stands out (in this case quite literally).

I'm not quite sure but it almost looks like you made two separate knives, can't put my finger on it though.Well done mate you got my vote ;)

Thank you very much Vince!

Thank you very much Jon, I'm glad I made the investment as the multitool really has been a game changer for me and my projects.

This was such an awesome project! I'm glad you finally made an instructable about it! You got my vote, good luck!

Awesome project(s)!I like both designs but visually I find the v1 more appealing due to the handle scales, maybe using micarta or G10 would benefit the handling. That way you could also create a hollowed out section in the handle for accessories such as a spare nut/bolt and or sharpening stone. Another design addition could be to extend the blade area to the rear creating a small flat area that could be used as a hammer.Anyways all the best of luck for the metal contest (you got my vote)

Thanks a lot Jon! Yeah the Grinder and those belts have been a real game changer for me!Cheers

Hi, thanks a lot for reading! To be honest I wasn't quite sure if I should go as sharp as I did. In the end I thought that I would regret it later if I left the blade dull. Since I do not intend to use it for proper chopping anyways I figured I could give it a go.As for the milk carton, that sounds like it could work!Make sure you share a pic of your restored cleaver once you're done with it!CheersAlex

Really nice work! I had pretty much the same idea for some time but you beat me to it ;) Well there are plenty of other comic items that are waiting to be made real .You should enter this Instructable in the woodworking contest!

Thanks a lot! I really enjoyed this and look forward to some more resto projects! I got plenty of hammers, files etc. to work with so it shouldn't get boring.

Thanks a lot! I actually played with the idea to modify the shape to make something else from it but then decided to keep as original as possible.

Thanks a lot for reading! I'm glad you found this Instructable useful! You should share how you are organizing your various tools!All the best!Alex

:D hahaha that was great! I remember when my shop was like that, I just couldn't motivate to do anything in there. Now with the new organization it's just going in there and get to work right away. I look forward to see how you improve your shop!

Hi,thanks a lot reading all the way through :DThe hangers for the angle grinders are pretty much pre-fabricated hooks mounted on a base and cleat.As for the magnet strips: I've been using this setup (not mounted on a french cleat wall though) for over two years without problems. I make sure that I clean the files with a file card after every use and before putting them back on the magnet strip. There a of course a few metal shavings but nothing to worry about. Have a great weekend!

Hi,I liked the write up and your video. The overall design gave me some ideas for a jig for my angle grinder.I would recommend some additional safety features to be built in for user protection. Also saying that this is a powerful table saw might be a little bit of an overstatement. I think this could be useful for making small props and projects using soft woods.Keep it up and good luck in the competition!

I would try the term cutting mat when looking on amazon etc.

Fantastic work Dan!

Thanks a lot!

Thanks a lot mate!

Good idea to get something to hold your piece when doing this with an angle grinder. Vice grips seem like a good option but will require some practice to get a feel for. Good luck and that Makita grinder sounds like a bragain you shouldn't miss.