# so i wanna make a machete...any blacksmiths here? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 22, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976 "2008-07-22T16:17:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/1 "2008-07-22T16:17:02Z")
well after watching rambo again im convinced that i want to make my own machete. what am i gunna need to accomplish this? 1. anvil (but not sure what size or where to get one) 2. bucket of water ( easily abtainable) 3. realy hot fire (how do i make coals burn hot enough?) 4. metal ( I think i can get some stainless from work) 5. Hammer ( what size weight do i need?) 6. muscles ( i have some so i think im ok there) Am i missing something??? I will write up a DIY for guys after i gather everything necessary. ---
**Author:** ![AFhockey31](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afhockey31/32/5086_2.png) [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/2 "2008-07-22T16:18:16Z")
> [@turbociv"](#): > > well after watching rambo again im convinced that i want to make my own machete. what am i gunna need to accomplish this? > > 1. anvil (but not sure what size or where to get one) > 2. bucket of water ( easily abtainable) > 3. realy hot fire (how do i make coals burn hot enough?) > 4. metal ( I think i can get some stainless from work) > 5. Hammer ( what size weight do i need?) > 6. muscles ( i have some so i think im ok there) > > Am i missing something??? > > I will write up a DIY for guys after i gather everything necessary. beer ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/3 "2008-07-22T16:19:32Z")
> [@AFhockey31](#): > > beer I dont drink so root beer will have to do. but seriously, i might need these skills some day so i figured i should atleast learn how to before its too late. ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/4 "2008-07-22T16:19:44Z")
you make the coals hot enough by pumping air into them ---
**Author:** ![AFhockey31](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afhockey31/32/5086_2.png) [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/5 "2008-07-22T16:21:20Z")
> [@turbociv](#): > > I dont drink so root beer will have to do. > > but seriously, i might need these skills some day so i figured i should atleast learn how to before its too late. wait… did you get a facebook request too? ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/6 "2008-07-22T16:22:38Z")
^:rofl: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/7 "2008-07-22T16:27:01Z")
> [@ILCisDEAD](#): > > you make the coals hot enough by pumping air into them hmmm, i do have my fireplace blower. i wonder if this would work. Do i need a special type of coal or can i just use regular coals from a grill. metal working has always interested me. I would realy like to learn. ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/8 "2008-07-22T16:27:29Z")
ull need wood for the handle. ---
**Author:** ![AFhockey31](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afhockey31/32/5086_2.png) [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/9 "2008-07-22T16:27:32Z")
ughh i cant believe im facilitating this… > **[How Sword Making Works](https://science.howstuffworks.com/sword-making.htm)** > > The centuries-old art of sword making involves incredibly intricate metal work, and it's still being practiced today. Get a rare glimpse into the creation of this ancient weaponry. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/10 "2008-07-22T16:28:51Z")
Why don’t you just watch the newest Rambo a couple times?? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/11 "2008-07-22T16:29:04Z")
you’re going to want high carbon steel… ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/12 "2008-07-22T16:30:26Z")
Catch wind of a Zombie outbreak? A machete would be my weapon of choice (after the obvious firearms, its nice to have a back up machete) ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/13 "2008-07-22T16:32:54Z")
> [@AFhockey31](#): > > ughh i cant believe im facilitating this… > > [How Sword Making Works | HowStuffWorks](http://science.howstuffworks.com/sword-making.htm) i dont recall john rambo having any of these tools.:squint: > [@LZ](#): > > Why don’t you just watch the newest Rambo a couple times?? already did. ---
**Author:** ![AFhockey31](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afhockey31/32/5086_2.png) [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/14 "2008-07-22T16:34:37Z")
> [@turbociv](#): > > i dont recall john rambo having any of these tools.:squint: > > already did. edit: ohhh so i missed the part where youre going primative lol… my bad ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/15 "2008-07-22T16:36:29Z")
you saw the machete i made jon,it was BA i was cutin mufafuckas ---
**Author:** ![HYPEville](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hypeville/32/7226_2.png) [@HYPEville](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HYPEville)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/16 "2008-07-22T16:36:30Z")
WWJD do?! only john donovan would 😉 ---
**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/17 "2008-07-22T16:37:08Z")
matthew “bushwacker” williams recommended this particular machete [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94154](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94154) ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/18 "2008-07-22T16:47:40Z")
> [@BREETIME](#): > > you saw the machete i made jon,it was BA i was cutin mufafuckas so you wanna give it another go this weekend? maybe yourplace? i dont think the neighbors will appreciate the noise here. ---
**Author:** ![HYPEville](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hypeville/32/7226_2.png) [@HYPEville](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HYPEville)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/19 "2008-07-22T16:54:05Z")
come to think of it, i have a few in my garage as well as swords… ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976/20 "2008-07-22T17:20:43Z")
> [@turbociv"](#): > > well after watching rambo again im convinced that i want to make my own machete. what am i gunna need to accomplish this? > > 1. anvil (but not sure what size or where to get one) > 2. bucket of water ( easily abtainable) > 3. realy hot fire (how do i make coals burn hot enough?) > 4. metal ( I think i can get some stainless from work) > 5. Hammer ( what size weight do i need?) > 6. muscles ( i have some so i think im ok there) > > Am i missing something??? > > I will write up a DIY for guys after i gather everything necessary. Talent [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-wanna-make-a-machete-any-blacksmiths-here/51976.md?page=2)