Laminated Pine Workbench From 2x4s - Woodworking Will Matthews 2017-06-23 | I needed a new workbench. Watch as I make an affordable, simple, heavy laminated workbench out of construction pine 2x4's.All construction was from pine 2x4's except the pine dowels. This is a good project for anyone wanting to build a sturdy workbench without breaking the bank.Bumba Crossing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500031 Artist: http://incompetech.com12 Mornings by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Artist: http://audionautix.com
Building an Electric Guitar From REAL AXES! Will Matthews 2021-02-15 | I built a real working electric guitar from axes! Presenting The AXE AXE Guitar! Guitars are frequently called Axes, so I thought that it should be an actual axe as well.Two old Kelly axes were joined together to make a custom double bit axe. Double bit axes are very hard to find over here in Australia. The handle and neck was made from a single piece of solid Spotted Gum hardwood. With Huon Pine accents and wedge. Two humbucker pickups, 3 way pickup selector switch and a single volume & tone knob.Just to note, I am no awesome guitar player, maybe one day I can play better! Still looking for someone to shred it up on the Axe Axe Guitar!Enjoy the build! Please like & subscribe!Find me on Instagram:instagram.com/will_matthews84#guitar#build#axe#electricguitar
Building a Mobile Anvil Stand - Blacksmithing Will Matthews 2021-01-05 | My old anvil stand was a tree log which wasn't high enough and caused back issues due to the bending over to use it. I've made a new anvil stand which is higher and more functional and most importantly, mobile. Having a small workshop, this is important so I can keep juggling tools and equipment around in their location.The anvil stand is made from Spotted Gum hardwood timber which I had at home, also scrap steel and a piece of scrap copper. The weight of the stand is considerable due to the hardwood. The handle mechanism lowers the castors when needed to move the anvil and then raises them back up when it's in place and ready for beating hot steel. Thus providing a secure stand whenever the anvil is in use.I want to give credit to @jimmydiresta for the idea of the lifting mechanism. If you haven't seen Diresta's videos go check him out - he's taught me a lot over the years and he is an extremely talented builder and maker. Thanks Jimmy!I'm sure many people have been wondering where I've been and why I haven't uploaded any videos for some time. Let's just say that life sometimes throws you a massive curveball that is hard to deal with. I've had multiple of those in the last couple of years. I guess the real trick is to double down on life, persevere, adapt and take solace in those loved ones in your life. We just have to keep on going putting one foot in front of the other!Enjoy the video & keep on learning!Find me on Instagram:instagram.com/will_matthews84
Seized 1960s Chainsaw Restoration Will Matthews 2018-06-20 | I picked this chainsaw up locally and found it to be in terrible condition. It is a 1960's Canadien 270 chainsaw, 95cc. I took it on as a challenge project. Honestly, when I got it, it was a piece of junk. It was totally seized, parts missing and in very poor condition due to being left out in the weather and elements. Tough to find parts as pretty much nothing is made anymore.I hope you enjoy the process I went through! It sure was a challenge!
Bottle Jack Hack - Axe Wedge Press Will Matthews 2018-02-05 | A common problem when hanging an axe head on a handle is to hit the wedge too hard with a hammer and causing it to split. I know I've done it enough to be frustrated! I had this old bottle jack lying around and thought surely I'd be able to re-use it into some sort of manual hydraulic press. Here's the results. Made from scrap I had lying around. Mark I - works very well and already have some ideas for modifying and improving for the next one! Enjoy!
Bowie Knife Restoration Will Matthews 2018-01-27 | This "Original Bowie Knife" was my father's. It's been on the to do list for a long time. My father passed many years ago when I was a teenager and I have very little of his, so it's all the more special. This knife was lost for a long time and unfortunately lost its sheath along the way.I'm pretty sure this knife is from the 60's or 70's. Made in Japan. It's not the fanciest knife nor the best looking, but it's sentimental to boot. Time for some loving and restoration!
Making Kitchen Dry Goods Shelves - Woodworking Will Matthews 2018-01-06 | Recently my wife showed me a photo of a shoe rack with plumbing pipe work supports. She said "I'll take something like this for my dry cooking ingredients please". The rest is history!The timber is from cover strips that are used to cover cable drums during shipping. This timber is considered garbage and thrown away as quickly as it is removed from the drum. The pipe fittings are standard 3/4" & 1/2" fittings from the hardware store.
1920s Brass Spray Pump Restoration Will Matthews 2017-11-21 | I wish I was born in the time when tools were well made, from good quality materials. I saw this spray pump & although being a simple tool, I could see the beauty lying beneath the tarnished brass. In today's throw away society, to manufacturer something like this spray pump would be prohibitive and pointless. This pump is manufactured by the Deming Company in Salem Ohio. It is their "Perfect Success" Bucket Spray Pump. Typically used for garden work but is also versatile to spray and clean any number of household tasks. An item from a very different time to now.Anyway, follow along as I give this thing some loving! Thanks for watching!
Broken Vise Restoration Will Matthews 2017-11-13 | I found this old vise pretty cheap and thought it would make an excellent restoration project as it swivels in two directions and is very heavy. Little did I know that it had a complete break in the main shaft with the front jaw snapped off! All is not lost though - I was still keen to try to give this old tool a new lease of life.Disclaimer: I am no welder and I don’t profess to be. From my research, I have read that it can be difficult to weld these back together. This will not be used under heavy applications and is not intended to be. I understand that at some point it could crack again.
Building a 2x72 Belt Grinder Will Matthews 2017-10-07 | It is time to upgrade my 2x72" belt grinder. I built my original belt grinder 2 years ago and never really finished it off properly and it's bugged me ever since. Didn't paint it, didn't take adequate protection of the VFD. The original motor was a second hand cheapy (1HP) which was also under powered and bogged down fairly easily.I had a spare VFD ready to go so I bought a new 3HP motor to match. I also wanted an external control box system so that I could turn the belt grinder on/off and also control speed without having to touch the VFD and expose to dust and particles.I hope you enjoy! It was very satisfying to rebuild this grinder and upgrade it significantly!
1950s 6 Hand Grinder - Tool Restoration Will Matthews 2017-09-24 | I picked up this grinder locally and it just screamed old school danger to me! Just had to have it and give it a restore back to working order. From my research it appears to be a 1952 model 401G Hicycle grinder from Consolidated Pneumatics Tool Company. It's certainly a power tool that you just wouldn't see being made today and carries a decent amount of caution needed when using it.I hope you enjoy the video!
Building a Blacksmithing Gas Bottle Propane Forge & Burners Will Matthews 2017-08-10 | It was time to upgrade to a gas forge to give some more heat control & efficiency vs my old charcoal 44 gallon forge. I bought a brand new 9kg gas bottle to use for the project. The burners I fabricated based on a design by John Carman.Safety Notes:- IF you use an old gas bottle, take extended precautions to make sure it's empty before cutting into it with an angle grinder. Better yet, buy a new one, they're cheap- IF you use galvanised components for your burners, like I did, ensure you remove any galvanising before using the burners. Both inside and out- ALWAYS wear a respirator & gloves when working with the insulation blanket until it has had a rigidizer applied. Do not light the forge without applying this.- This is an inherently dangerous project - take all safety precautions when constructing, working with propane gas and operating a gas forge. IF you're not sure about anything, then don't risk it.Due to popular demand, here is a list of components used in the burner and gas manifold construction:20mm x 40mm (3/4” x 1 1/2”) bell reducer x 220mm x 25mm (3/4” x 1”) bell reducer stainless steel x 220mm x 150mm (3/4” x 6”) pipe nipple x 23mm x 100mm (1/8” x 4”) pipe nipple x 33mm (1/8”) tee3mm (1/8”) 90 deg elbow40mm x 100mm (1 1/2” x 4”) pipe nipple0.6mm (0.025”) mig welding tip x 23mm x 6mm (1/8” x 1/4”) nipple6mm (1/4”) female/female ball valve6mm (1/4”) male to 3/8” male flare fitting/adapterAdded since video on gas bottle side of ball valve:0-60 PSI pressure gauge, 1/4” male thread1/4” tee1/4” x 1/4” nipple
Making a Wood & Leather Branding Iron Will Matthews 2017-07-25 | How cool is it to be able to put your own maker's mark on something you make?! I wanted to do that so went about creating a personalised DIY branding iron that I can use on wood or leather. I started with a round block of brass, printed my maker's mark out to that size and carved to suit! Follow along and enjoy. Please like & subscribe!
Keesteel Broad Axe Restoration, Hafting & Sheath Will Matthews 2017-07-11 | Restoration of an old Australian Keesteel broad axe. This broad axe is cleaned up and then hafted (or hung) using a traditional method. The handle is trimmed along the bottom of the eye and then shaped to fit. A wedge is cut and also shaped to fit and then hammered in. This method facilitates removal of the handle so it can be hafted either right or left handed (the video shows a right handed handle).I also sharpened up the broad axe and wanted to test it out to ensure the hafting was sound. This was the first time I've ever tried to hew a log! So bear with me and don't laugh too much!And of course, an axe restoration isn't complete until that sharp edge is covered up with a nice leather sheath.Enjoy!
Stanley Brothers In Arms Hand Plane Restoration Will Matthews 2017-07-04 | Join the ride as I carry out my first hand plane restorations. I picked up these two Stanley Planes, a no 4 & no 5 1/2, reasonably cheaply. They will become users and I especially needed/wanted a number 5 1/2. They were both severely corroded and took some cleaning up to get them to a working condition.Enjoy! Please like and subscribe! More videos to come.Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795Artist: http://incompetech.com
