Vibro axe build

[reccerecon]

I’m currently working on a vibro axe and thought I’d share the build process I used. It’s not 100% accurate but it’s close enough for now. It still has a ways to go but I’m happy so far. Next is the blade edge that I’m going to make with bondo. I used the following,
-3/4” EMT conduit
-correct Gillette Super Max dryer
-real Soft Flo Soaker
-orange Han blaster part
-homemade Yamaha part
-homemade X bolt
-Co2 canisters
-modified modern Danco boot and Lasco dishwasher adapter
-homemade Vader rod
3/4” and 1/4” MDF for the blade

 

[reccerecon]

Here’s how I attached the blade to handle and a close up of the tip

 

[reccerecon]

There’s probably a better way to make the x bolt but I used a 3/4” closure plug. I cut out the inside with a 3/4” tile drill bit and glued the cut out piece to a piece of 1/2” copper pipe. The copper came off of a 3/4” to 1/2” reducer. It wouldn’t fit in regular 1/2” pipe but the reducer worked great.

 

[Psab keel]

Love this build and this prop in general!

I look forward to seeing how it all turns out.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

Awesome!

 

[reccerecon]

Thanks everyone. I found the hair dryer for $1 at a thrift store years ago. I put it on hold because I couldn’t find the right soaker but I got one on eBay last month. I still need to find the Yamaha part. I made mine out of sanded down 1/2” pvc cap, plastic disc and a couple of screws.

 

[reccerecon]

For the grip wrap I used self fusing silicon tape from Home Depot instead of electrical tape or shrink tube. It was a pain to work with and collected every dust particle in my shop but I was able to get it wrapped nice and tight. I don’t know how well paint would hold up under handling but for display I think it will be fine.

 

[dz-6489]

Looking great so far!

 

[reccerecon]

The blade edge is almost done.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

Nice! I've had the dryer, bubbler, and some other parts for years and still haven't gotten around to this one!

 

[reccerecon]

This has been a really fun build. You really should build yours. I got it painted and now all that’s left is a little detail painting and weathering. The pictures are not that great and don’t do the colors justice but this is how it turned out. I’m pretty happy with it.

 

[reccerecon]

It’s all done.

 

[newmagrathea]

Very cool. I've been collecting parts for this build too, one day I'll get around to building it.

 

[Psab keel]

That looks fantastic!

 

[reccerecon]

Thanks everyone

 

[Saranac]

Great job! Your build inspired me to give this a go.

What did you use to connect the two CO2 cartridges together?

 

[reccerecon]

I ended up cutting down an old drill bit to fit the co2 cartridges together. It was all I had at the time, I don’t remember what size it was. The copper pipe I originally wanted to use had an outside diameter that was the same of the cartridge so I found a bit that fit. If I was going to do it again I would find a pipe that fit. When I put the metal rods on it would have been nice to have a hollow core instead of a solid block for a little room for error.

 

[Saranac]

I ended up cutting down an old drill bit to fit the co2 cartridges together. It was all I had at the time, I don’t remember what size it was. The copper pipe I originally wanted to use had an outside diameter that was the same of the cartridge so I found a bit that fit. If I was going to do it again I would find a pipe that fit. When I put the metal rods on it would have been nice to have a hollow core instead of a solid block for a little room for error.

Thanks!

 

[reccerecon]

You’re welcome. Looking forward to seeing your build.

 

[MotoGuy75]

Hello,

Can you tell me what size CO2 cartridges you used for your Yamaha part? Thank you