Throwing Axes // Homemade Science with Bruce Yeany

While the practice of throwing axes has been around for centuries, there has been a recent explosion in it's popularity as bar leagues and home target throwing have taken off. I remember first trying this as a Boy Scout 50 years ago and have tried it on occasion over the years. In this video I share sone of my own throws, basic science, a few trick shots and a couple modified battle axes I that I build for my own amusement

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  • @TheRadioAteMyTV
    @TheRadioAteMyTV3 жыл бұрын

    No wonder his students were so well behaved! : )

  • @fabiankonrath2804

    @fabiankonrath2804

    3 жыл бұрын

    He wasn't just throwing sponges

  • @Sctronic209

    @Sctronic209

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @eatledzeppelin1661

    @eatledzeppelin1661

    3 жыл бұрын

    2:47 "That wasn't the target i was aiming but i take it" , makes them behave even better

  • @haaey1197

    @haaey1197

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmaooo

  • @serversurfer6169

    @serversurfer6169

    2 жыл бұрын

    He shows this on the first day … 💜😜👍

  • @GabrielsLogic
    @GabrielsLogic3 жыл бұрын

    Well I've learned many things about axe swinging today. But my favorite thing i learned was that you're really good at axe swinging! Lol

  • @MNTwinsGeek

    @MNTwinsGeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    And he's left handed.

  • @ViiKing_

    @ViiKing_

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, never expected it but I'm not disappointed

  • @marksmith-dq4pt
    @marksmith-dq4pt3 жыл бұрын

    the final tests made me think: so basically my pizza roller is a throwing axe in disguise :)

  • @Saareem

    @Saareem

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, my thoughts exactly. 😂

  • @henriquemarra6565

    @henriquemarra6565

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aren't things a lot of things? I guess so...

  • @AceSkates
    @AceSkates3 жыл бұрын

    Bruce is so gently spoken that it seems a shock he can throw an axe so well. Just goes to show. Science beats violence.

  • @JohnBender1313

    @JohnBender1313

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best men are formidable but will never show it.

  • @GabrielsLogic

    @GabrielsLogic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JohnBender1313 i like this quote

  • @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Completely wrong. It's science used for VIOLENCE what's usual.

  • @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best part is that he's teaching kids how to throw axes at each other more efficiently. Also taught how to make deadlier axes with home available tools.

  • @JohnBender1313

    @JohnBender1313

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@suprememasteroftheuniverse like i said, formidable men who will never show it. What you are hoping for is that there are no formidable men, or humans. Which is a bad tactic. There will always be bad people. And what we need is strong people who can counteract the bad people. A balance. Teaching children to throw an axe or fire a gun while teaching them to be strong and compassionate and independent is a good thing. Trying to just excuse the tendencies of children, males, humans, or animals as social constructs is extremely detrimental. Please dont imply power, strength, or the ability to climb hierarchies is something that we should try to discourage. It really hurts us all.

  • @RCmies
    @RCmies3 жыл бұрын

    I'm actually surprised by the quality of your video and the editing. Well done!

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you, I appreciate your comment. I actually had a hard time videoing outside with the changing lighting, one moment it's cloudy, then sun comes out, bright sunshine the next. I also had audio troubles with the mike I was using but I did the best I could.

  • @AdamCeladin
    @AdamCeladin3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Bruce :)

  • @garkeinen7034

    @garkeinen7034

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn you're good at spotting every knife throwing video on YT

  • @AdamCeladin

    @AdamCeladin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@garkeinen7034 I am always on the Watch ,))

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks Adam, I was wondering what people really good at throwing ( such as yourself). would think of it.

  • @avnertishby
    @avnertishby3 жыл бұрын

    I had a huge grin on my face all through the video! My favorite part was when the camera zoomed out and showed the throwing positions for multiple revolutions :D Also loved how you called getting a bounce stick "luck" and then proceeded to throw one as if perfectly planned :D

  • @tomknapp6194
    @tomknapp61942 жыл бұрын

    As an experienced axe thrower, axes are not weapons. They are tools. But, any tool used incorrectly can lead to dangerous results or even death. With that being said, I sometimes walk around my town with one or two axes hanging on my belt. Nothing has been said to me yet. Excellent visuals in the video. The slow motion videos give a great visual on how the axe works. The angled throws are because your elbow is out. Throwing is very robotic. Straight up and and straight down. Bringing the elbow out, makes it come it at an angle. Not a big deal in tree slices (end grain) targets, but huge when throwing into planks. The blade axes are hysterical and a great idea! If I ever have my own place, I will have something like that on display and give you credit.

  • @BOLL7708
    @BOLL77083 жыл бұрын

    This was actually super interesting. I had no idea how important distance was and assumed it was about technique only! I guess using the right distance could count as a technique but eh, not what I expected. Thanks for sharing 😁👍

  • @user-qt1hq7on2v
    @user-qt1hq7on2v11 ай бұрын

    I throw with the WATL, and this is one of the best videos I've seen. Our throwing techniques center on less movement called "flicking" to maintain consistency in competition. His skills make effective use of many aspects with tools using mathematical and geometric concepts. Please keep the videos coming. I'm studying them like a textbook.

  • @lukemartin7029
    @lukemartin70293 жыл бұрын

    You are like Archimedes. Lol. I like how you studied the weapons and made them more efficient/deadly.

  • @pl5bnsf
    @pl5bnsf3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I have always wondered how axe throwing works, seems so chaotic, but you, as usual, showed what's behind it. I was very impressed you made the throw from the second mark. Then to even get to any target at the furthest mark was wow! Good arm!

  • @johnbaumgartner3749
    @johnbaumgartner37493 жыл бұрын

    Someone get this man a TV show. Bill Nye in Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.

  • @tysonion01

    @tysonion01

    3 жыл бұрын

    Does PBS know about Bruce Yearney?

  • @Gruuvin1

    @Gruuvin1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tv is so last century. Someone get this guy a KZread channel!

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak87123 жыл бұрын

    Impressive skills!

  • @harrystone3527
    @harrystone35273 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video and may I say that the scenery is absolutely gorgeous, thank you

  • @AtlasReburdened
    @AtlasReburdened3 жыл бұрын

    Well, it's not precisely a parabolic arc. Just the tip of a very narrow Kepler ellipse which highly approximates a parabola, but that's getting into the pedantic.

  • @RijuChatterjee

    @RijuChatterjee

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you ignore non-conservative effects and take g to be constant then you get a parabola. Are you talking about variations in g?

  • @AtlasReburdened

    @AtlasReburdened

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RijuChatterjee I'm simply not ignoring the fact that the Earth has a center of mass.

  • @RijuChatterjee

    @RijuChatterjee

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AtlasReburdened Oh, I understand. That has to be a tiiiiny effect though :P I bet nearby mountains affect it more.

  • @AtlasReburdened

    @AtlasReburdened

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RijuChatterjee Well yeah, that's why I wasnt shy about staight up declaring it to be a pedantic argument on my part.

  • @gannibootis
    @gannibootis3 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Yeany, I have always been under the impression that you produce the videos to make learning science entertaining. No it is clear that you are simply showing off. ......I am very impressed.

  • @gregosaxethrowing
    @gregosaxethrowing Жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I have seen on the subject. Absolutely fantastic stuff, @yeanyscience!

  • @leviefrauim1425
    @leviefrauim14253 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration and explanation. Thank you!

  • @thescatologistcopromancer3936
    @thescatologistcopromancer3936 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite channels. Thank you for everything.

  • @FoOtFoOt542
    @FoOtFoOt5422 жыл бұрын

    Soon as I saw that homemade circular saw blade battle axe, I knew what my weekend is going to be spent doing.

  • @hunterboat
    @hunterboat3 жыл бұрын

    Science in axe throwing. Who knew? Bruce, first class as always. Thank you!

  • @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every army ever.

  • @stowphysics
    @stowphysics3 жыл бұрын

    This is a fantastic video Bruce. What a great projectile motion video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @linklater3170
    @linklater31703 жыл бұрын

    Learned a lot about axe throwing! I would say yiu are really really good at it! Thank you very much for the education and entertainment you always provide!!

  • @vinndogg2000
    @vinndogg2000 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Basically confirmed things I have learned on my own by throwing but your instructions were very straightforward and easy to understand. You even made me laugh at one point. Nicely done!

  • @brandonyoung-kemkes1128
    @brandonyoung-kemkes11283 жыл бұрын

    Oddly enough I went to someone’s house last year and they were like do you wanna throw some axis. I was like sure I was amazed at how precise you have to be in the movies they make it seem like a lethal skill.

  • @kermitthorson9719

    @kermitthorson9719

    3 жыл бұрын

    i do NOT want to meet someone that can throw . theyd be making you flip all about. i think i saw an anime villian that had this power.....

  • @JohnSmith-cp5pw
    @JohnSmith-cp5pw3 жыл бұрын

    Really cool project, thanks for sharing!

  • @JamesTheAxeThrower
    @JamesTheAxeThrower Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! It makes it so much easier to understand the way that you explained and illustrated the information!

  • @Lobo_knife
    @Lobo_knife2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderfully entertaining and instructional video. Great job with all your throws and I love your invention

  • @robpage9025
    @robpage9025 Жыл бұрын

    An absolutely splendid video.Well done sir.

  • @supamotodragunova3674
    @supamotodragunova36742 жыл бұрын

    I received a set of Ned Foss throwing hawks as a gift. Of all the videos I've watched so far, this one is by FAR the most helpful.

  • @NicoSmets
    @NicoSmets3 жыл бұрын

    The Yeany axe! I love it. Another possible variation: a contraption where you keep the handle in your hand and the blade goes flying. 360 degrees of sharpness.

  • @milesholland6826
    @milesholland68264 ай бұрын

    Awesome visualization and tutorial of axe throwing science 🧪

  • @xdragon2k
    @xdragon2k3 жыл бұрын

    7:19 And this is what I came up with. Anyone else expecting "Let me show you its features"?

  • @geddon436
    @geddon4362 жыл бұрын

    Achievement unlocked: Dual Weld Axe +double damage But seriously, Mr. Yeany, I wish you were my mentor when I was you younger. Great idea of using saw blade.

  • @uelssom
    @uelssom3 жыл бұрын

    The center of gravity demonstration is very interesting!

  • @odobloch205
    @odobloch205 Жыл бұрын

    very good lecture - exeptionally good educational video! Thank you!

  • @YouCrossedMyPath
    @YouCrossedMyPath3 жыл бұрын

    I would never have guessed Bruce is such a talented axe thrower!

  • @nishantpatil1847
    @nishantpatil18473 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.. all the illustrations of rigid body, center of mass are now appeling to me.... the beauty of the subject is relisable... simple to appreciate.... please do continue making these concept videos.....

  • @FisherCatProductions
    @FisherCatProductions Жыл бұрын

    Certainly the most interesting video on axe throwing!

  • @quickbf
    @quickbf2 жыл бұрын

    So stunning! Ever since I was a little boy, I wanted to understand the physics behind axe throwing. That side-throw was a shocker. Very interesting video, greets from Russia!

  • @jesusbencomo3495
    @jesusbencomo3495 Жыл бұрын

    You are an amazing axe thrower !! I've enjoyed a lot your video and i've learned a lot about this interesting and hard to master art.

  • @tysonion01
    @tysonion013 жыл бұрын

    I have a new found appreciation for the physics behind axe throwing. - & probably a new hobby. 😁

  • @LaChoocharina
    @LaChoocharina24 күн бұрын

    What a fantastic video! Well done!

  • @brandonyoung-kemkes1128
    @brandonyoung-kemkes11283 жыл бұрын

    You’re so good at that Bruce! Nice bbq trick.

  • @migmagingenieria
    @migmagingenieriaАй бұрын

    Super cool! Thanks for sharing man!!!

  • @williamvigne6438
    @williamvigne64383 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. I would have loved to have had you as a teacher. I am fascinated by the videos of him.

  • @rowein8775
    @rowein87753 жыл бұрын

    I love this video. I went axe throwing the other week. I know understand why I had such a hard time. Thanks for breaking it down.

  • @scottwilliams2968
    @scottwilliams29683 ай бұрын

    This is a really well thought out video love the MTAs you made

  • @XFourty7
    @XFourty73 жыл бұрын

    Interesting prototypes & some really good throwing skills!

  • @danielwarwick1039
    @danielwarwick10392 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video. Great Teacher 😃🤠

  • @thonchuang8455
    @thonchuang8455 Жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. Thank you so much sir. More videos please. 😊

  • @SB_3.1415
    @SB_3.14153 жыл бұрын

    Eye glasses are going to protect you so well when a axe is coming at you XD.

  • @EvgenyPakhomov

    @EvgenyPakhomov

    3 жыл бұрын

    They actually can protect your eye from a deflected ax. Also there can simply be wood chips flying in the air when you hit the target or when you pull an ax out of one.

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    One more note, several of the commercial axe throwing establishments require you to wear eyeglasses, I am following their lead.

  • @OGBennyGoat

    @OGBennyGoat

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to wear protective eyewear for the wood chips that come flying back at you. Axe throwing places have to replace the target wood several times a day because of this.

  • @LiLi-or2gm
    @LiLi-or2gm3 жыл бұрын

    Bruce, you should collab with Tech Ingredients. You both share an amazing ability to describe amazing science stuff!

  • @anydaywithjim4107
    @anydaywithjim41077 ай бұрын

    Awesome. Slit gives me some great ideas for the grandkids.

  • @sebastianarnold948
    @sebastianarnold9482 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome. Totally useful for helping customers at my job. Thank you!!!😀

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @MightyFrostDragon
    @MightyFrostDragon3 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos, where the guy actually knows how to explain.

  • @OGBennyGoat
    @OGBennyGoat3 жыл бұрын

    This so cool! Thank you for the mini physics lesson.

  • @tomteseletec2072
    @tomteseletec20722 жыл бұрын

    You're really good with axes. Really like hearing Les Paul play guitar 🎸

  • @ctakiute
    @ctakiute3 жыл бұрын

    Man! You are good. Don't know how much video edit is there, but still, very good throws.

  • @BakerSTEMLab
    @BakerSTEMLab3 жыл бұрын

    So fun! Now I’m off to build my own axe throwing target. Thanks, Mr. Yeany!

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    good luck with it!

  • @theflockfather4377
    @theflockfather4377 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for the information!

  • @jaymercy224
    @jaymercy2243 жыл бұрын

    How the world we could get boys interested in classical mechanics and physics? Hey! Let's start throwing some axes!

  • @mariocampesato7266
    @mariocampesato7266 Жыл бұрын

    Is a first one that I see a slow motion throw.Very good.

  • @neil6961
    @neil69613 ай бұрын

    Best tutorial for this on KZread Thanks!!

  • @SkyOctopus1
    @SkyOctopus13 жыл бұрын

    A great video. Just one thing I'd add is around the 3m37s mark when you were graphing the heights, I'd say that they were taken at equal times apart. Otherwise, you could potentially pick any set of points to make any claim you liked about the flight.

  • @tommyjohnson4162
    @tommyjohnson4162 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very informative video

  • @dopo8333
    @dopo83333 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @ahmad-murery
    @ahmad-murery3 жыл бұрын

    This is why science is important, you get double joy from your activity, Good throwing skill 💪🎯 and beautiful scenery, Thanks Mr. Bruce

  • @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    @suprememasteroftheuniverse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you get double hit and double k¡!!.

  • @KorbinX
    @KorbinX3 жыл бұрын

    So this is what you've been up to ^-^ thanks for the awesome videos and hope you and the family are safe and well.v

  • @maxziebell4013
    @maxziebell40133 жыл бұрын

    Yes, surprisingly enjoyable!

  • @jeffthornton6386
    @jeffthornton6386 Жыл бұрын

    you are a great instructor

  • @0xeb-
    @0xeb- Жыл бұрын

    Good explanation. Thank you.

  • @billsmith8238
    @billsmith82383 жыл бұрын

    Great video glad I found your chanel

  • @ciucinciu
    @ciucinciu3 жыл бұрын

    that so awesome! you could make some kind of atlatl sawdisk thrower out of the last 2 ones by cutting some slots in the handle where the center pivot of the disk rests. but i think it won t have a ballistic trajectory without a decent spin so maybe it could spin by moving thepivot away from the center of the disk, i dunno maybe

  • @SonicVibe
    @SonicVibe2 жыл бұрын

    This was well done 👍

  • @TheChristophertheone
    @TheChristophertheone2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, my name is Chris, I live in Bulgaria. i am English with Viking heritage. I was throwing axes long before i was addicted to watching youtube videos. All i can say is lucky the vikings did not rely on your science to win battles. I was throwing to kill the target not hit a bullseye at a certain distance. I understand your science of course. Just that i learnt to throw axes to eliminate a target. And just for fun, I used to juggle with axes which I did have to learn rotational effects etc.

  • @HOCAMHCM
    @HOCAMHCM3 жыл бұрын

    I dont know about axe throwing. But you are good thrower. I m suprised. Maşallah 😊

  • @Thatone_Dude21
    @Thatone_Dude212 жыл бұрын

    seriously great video!

  • @wildaxetv9211
    @wildaxetv92112 жыл бұрын

    A great variation of a throwing axe is our Double Bit axe the Wild Axe Dragon. Double bit is double the chance and double the fun.

  • @ahvavee
    @ahvavee3 жыл бұрын

    His passion for teaching is right there with carl sagan. 👍😃

  • @jesusistheopendoor
    @jesusistheopendoor6 ай бұрын

    you're really good at this!!

  • @ascottrusso
    @ascottrusso3 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Thank you!

  • @CHUY-DRZ400s
    @CHUY-DRZ400s Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!!!!

  • @nothanksonh.w.3385
    @nothanksonh.w.33853 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video Makes me want to repeat my Dynamics course, because I don’t feel like I did learn what I should have learned back then

  • @kermitthorson9719
    @kermitthorson97193 жыл бұрын

    "this week on Bruce's zombie survival guide" or maybe a "Hi my name is Bruce, and this is science" que banjo

  • @davebradford925
    @davebradford9252 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @bubblezovlove7213
    @bubblezovlove72133 жыл бұрын

    Oooooh your so cool Brewster! 😎

  • @LakeNipissing
    @LakeNipissing3 жыл бұрын

    There's another side to the awesome, friendly Mr. Yeany ... don't mess with him!!! ;)

  • @fin_jan
    @fin_jan2 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @shano81
    @shano81 Жыл бұрын

    that buzzsaw blade axe is awesome!

  • @learningscienceisfun
    @learningscienceisfun3 жыл бұрын

    Love it! 33ft!

  • @kevstavico637
    @kevstavico6373 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, im from Guatemala, i share this video whith my students in the course of Physics 1. Thnks, Its a really good idea for a homemade proyect.

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Kevs, I am happy to hear that you found it useful, thank you, nice to hear from someone in Guatemala

  • @MichaelAChang
    @MichaelAChang2 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating.

  • @thekingvlogsyt6093
    @thekingvlogsyt60932 жыл бұрын

    That's First Axe throw was smooth man.

  • @gammaspidey4466
    @gammaspidey44662 жыл бұрын

    Ok first of all, Mr. Yeany is clearly a bad a**! I was invited to go axe throwing with some friends recently. I had fun, but left with no intentions of going again unless invited. After watching this video thru (twice now) not only do I want to go again asap, I want to set up some targets in my back yard as well. Amazing what a little analyzing can do to perk interest! Thanks for making this video Mr. Yeany!

  • @mattwilliams3456
    @mattwilliams34563 жыл бұрын

    This was certainly not the video I expected from you but I’m now an even bigger fan. Have you made any axes with moveable weights in the handle to adjust center of mass?

  • @YeanyScience

    @YeanyScience

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt, I haven't but that sounds interesting, I'll add that to my ideas list

  • @ihsanbayir656
    @ihsanbayir6563 жыл бұрын

    Very nice environment.

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit14148 ай бұрын

    Did you notice the slight wobble during flight? The axe oscillates a little to the right along the axis of the handle as it travels forward, then when it's 180 degrees inverted it oscillates back to the left by the same amount and is back to its 'straight ahead' (release) position then it's fully upright again. It's the Dzhanibekov Effect!

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps3 жыл бұрын

    great video