How to make a tomahawk out of almost anything

May 9, 2019

In this collection of videos, YouTubers demonstrate how to forge a tomahawk from a bearing sleeve, a railroad spike, a ball peen hammer, and more.

We all have broken, old, and neglected hand tools that we just can’t bear to part with. Maybe you inherited the tools from a loved one who taught you the importance of knowing how to make and fix things. Maybe you purchased the tools from a garage sale or thrift shop, and you keep them as a reminder of your epic negotiating skills. You swear that one day you’ll put these tools to good use, but what is the best thing to do with a hand tool that is past its prime? You transform it into a tomahawk, of course. In this collection of videos, YouTubers demonstrate how to forge a tomahawk from a bearing sleeve, a railroad spike, a ball peen hammer, and more.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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