We've made a ton
of Batarangs.
three, two, one go.
And with every new Batman movie, there's a new batarang
which also means James really wants a new batarang.
Huh, New batarang.
Based on the very little we can see
from the trailer, this new batarang looks like it might be foldable.
So let's hope having a solidworks and try to figure that out.
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I've been using it for years, and James has been using it for over a decade
and is actually a certified SolidWorks professional.
And Ben? Well
Ben's been using SolidWorks since he was three years old.
And what are you doing?
I'm taking it apart!
Oh my goodness. How many parts does it come- are in it?
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I'm going to start off with a wooden and 3D printed prototype
to confirm the design before we go on to the metal version.
We just got this new method x 3D printer from MakerBot,
and it's been working great.
So that's what I'll be using for my prototype.
I think we have everything we need to
assemble our first prototype folding batarang. First things
I'm going to counter sink the holes so that our screws sit flush
now, all of our holes are tapped we can screw these on.
Let's install these magnets
Time to install the carbides.
Carbides are super cool, because A,
there's very hard and they'll cut just about any material
and B they're replaceable so they ever get damaged.
We can just take one out, put the next one in and we should sharpen is
blade up.
Last up the belt clips,
these will not only allow you to hang it on your belt,
but they're also great for keeping the batarang open.
This prototype looks pretty good, but I think the only way to make sure
is to go test it.
Everyone knows the only way to test the batarang is to throw it.
Well, as we expected,
the batarang did break in half,
but surprisingly, the plastic handles held up so with a stronger material
this will be exactly what Batman needs to fend off bad guys.
I want this Batarang to be as tough as nails,
so I'm going to be using A2 tool steel, which is super strong, durable
and we'll keep a sharp edge.
Perfect for slicing and stabbing bad guys all day long.
If this battering is two fold, I need a very specific hinge
that doesn't exist, which is turning out to be a huge challenge
because I have to make it all myself.
We've got our hinges welded on now.
We need to put the springs in and the hinge pin.
The tricky part about working with this material
is that it's actually really hard to machine.
So I'm going to heat it up with a blowtorch
first to soften it, making it a lot easier.
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And that's a metal batarang.
Finally, we're going to send these aluminum
pieces out to get anodized in black to really match the aesthetic.
Here's the before.
And here it is, all finished.
Well, I am really happy with how this batarang turned out.
The anodized aluminum looks beautiful.
The blueing of the steel gives it a nice shine to it.
The latch on the clip works quite well.
Nice and easy to open and close with one hand.
Use it like a karambit
And then if you need to throw it, you just flick it open there we go, locks
nice and tight. Very little slop in it.
And you can also use it like a set of brass knuckles.
Hang it on your belt
belt clip is nice and efficient.
Finally, we have to make sure it can stand up to the abuse of being thrown.
That worked great.
Let's go to our James. James check it out folding batarang
Woah that's awesome Bogdan
What did you do, James?
Do you need a Band-Aid?
Yeah, that's a that's pretty sharp, sharp, Bogdan. I literally just said that, James?
Well, I think that means it's a good batarang
Why don't you make me like 100 more?
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I should probably get a Band-Aid, though.
If I'm going to make a bunch of these, I'm going to need some help from team.
I'm Batman, the time for the batarang test
first up, we've got tempered glass we got the old batarang made out of steel
and the new folding batarang. First up
steel batarang.
As you can see, the tempered glass holds up against a steel batarang
but our folding batarang has carbide inserts, which are super hard
and excellent at penetrating tempered glass.
Nice
for reference, tempered glass is tough. That's some strong glass.
All right.
Glass is fun and all, but I think it's time for a fruit salad.
Take that, Mr Cantaloupe.
Hup. Hup, hup, hup, hup.
Well, he died.
They just died it's too easy,
and I missed I am going to break
all these batarangs before we even get to the throwing test. Meet your maker.
Ahh!
I think he's dead.
Humph, ha.
We're going to do a little bit of a batarang throwing competition,
and I've even brought out some special batarangs
We've got a stainless steel
one with a copper handle, some brass ones and even a damascus steel battering.
So let's see what you guys got. Woo!
It just seems like a great way
to burn yourself.
So, Bogdan
I bet you $50 that I can hit the Joker in the face.
I bet you $1,000 that you can't hit the Joker
He destroyed the damascus one!
Alright Bogdan I was watching the test footage, and you guys all suck at throwing
Batarangs like I'm trying to find the next Batman, so I'm going to up
the ante if anyone can hit that yellow balloon like I can
they get my parking spot for a month. I doubt you can hit that - easy.
Holy crap.
I'm the real batman
OK, OK.
All right, guys, you had the best shots from the first Test,
but I'm looking for the next Batman.
So I decided to up the ante.
I've got the hacksmith cup here
and one month of my parking spot out front
to whoever can hit that yellow balloon
Wooo!
The worst one yet.
Oh. No.
In the wrist, it ah hooked on my glove
What was that Bogdan? It was straight
It just didn't fly very far.
Oh fowl.
There we go
Oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh it hit the balloon!
it bounced off the balloon sideways,
that doesn't count
We're getting close.
Oh.
Josh get's my parking spot!!!
That was a good shot!
I find it
very interesting that Darryl hit it and didn't pop it.
Yeah, that was that was crazy.
I'm a little peeved.
Little, I feel a little jipped a little cheated, but
it is what it is.
Enjoy the parking spot.
The funny thing is is I'm gone for three weeks
as of like tomorrow with this Hacksmith Cup.
All you have to do is superglue it to the hood of your car
and you'll be allowed to park in my parking spot.
So congratulations.
Woo and Bogdan awesome work with this project.
These are probably the coolest batarangs I've ever seen.
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