Making a Mini Machete from a Stainless Bolt

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In this video, I turn a stainless bolt into a mini machete.

Timestamps:
0:05 – removing the thread of the stainless bolt
0:15 – forging the stainless bolt into a plate
0:54 – marking the shape of the machete on the plate
1:09 – bringing the machete roughly in shape with the angle grinder
1:30 – grinding the first side of the machete clean on the belt grinder
1:44 – roughly grinding down the thickness of the machete with the angle grinder
1:59 – taping the machete with carpet adhesive tape on the support plate
2:24 – grinding the second side of the machete clean on the belt grinder with support plate
2:42 – finishing the outside shape of the machete with different file
2:58 – drilling two holes in the blade for the handle
3:28 – cutting off two pieces of brass for the handles with the angle grinder
3:50 – taping the brass pieces on the machete and drill them together
5:09 – bringing the brass handles roughly in shape with the angle grinder
5:46 – glueing the two handles, the two stainless rivets and the machete together
7:07 – bringing the handles in shape with the grinding wheel, belt grinder and file
8:10 – sharpen the knife roughly with the belt grinder
8:23 – polishing the knife
8:55 – sharpen the blade with a grinding stone
9:04 – final cutting test
9:13 – showing off the final product, also in comparison with the stainless bolt

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