DIY Fatmax Breaching Tool

[inthefrey]

I think you had a blast editing this. Cool audio effects on the FAST-FORWARD. great job!

[djturnz]

Do you have any plans to do this again with the new 30" Stanley FUBAR? It looks like it's actual haligan sized. And I'd like to see a video with you actually using this one and/or the 30" as a haligan to breach a door.

[ukmoore]

Couldn't you just use a regular old school crowbar and save yourself all the work? I guarantee you I could breech a door with a basic crowbar any day of the week.

[Flyinghammer1]

That disc is barely broke in at 9:16. An 80 grit flap disc, or the ("sanding disc" u used later), after that point would have done you a great favor, it will polish it like a mirror. In fact, I would have used a flap disc. Its quicker, cleaner, and doesn't heat up anywhere near as a grinding disc. Otherwise, pretty good video.

[BlackHatZack]

Why not simply buy the "Truckman's Tool" off any of the many fire/ems/LE stores online? It's basically a purpose-built version of what you made, manufactured out of superior material. Seems like, if one is really interested in having a quality breaching tool for not too much cash (about $65) it's better to invest in a tool created with specific design and build considerations in mind...

[neo71665]

Guess I don't get it. You took a demo tool that works fine for breaching and cut it up to ruin the warranty. We use them at the fire dept just fine as the come.

[TheKodiak72]

Why not just buy a FatMax Spring Steel Claw Bar. it looks exactly the same as the tool u made

[noizefloor]

@TheKodiak72 The Steel Claw bar weighs less than a pound; the Fubar is four pounds plus.

[kctyphoon]

i dont know how well this thing is gonna hold up, but it looks to me you put alot of effort into re-creating a roofing hammer..

[BigBodySmallBrain]

do you think an oxy-fuel torch would also work to cut through it?

[Flyinghammer1]

@BigBodySmallBrain Torch would certainly cut through it, but change the temper and destroy its strength in the process rendering it useless, Chance of breaking the first time you used it. A cutting disc and flap wheel are more precise and more suited to the job.

[tdawgee]

Nice Work, ---- Great Paint Job !!!

[NovaNox]

Really liked your vid. Well done, nice information, good video and audio quality, detailly explained, just how it should be.

btw. what is that fatmax tool supposed for when not modified?

[bighitter42]

@NovaNox Ripping shit apart.

[wcresponder]

very cool vid, extremely thorough and informative. How'd the rig for the vest turn out?

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[RnW93]

another pretty good idea would be to grind that flat point up top into a spike, could come in handy for ripping open metal panels and the like

[ITStactical]

@RnW93 Not a bad idea. I remember seeing a special "hatchet" type tool on a MC130 for cutting through aircraft skin. It had some type of spike on one end. ~Eric

[RnW93]

@ITStactical only problem i can think of is the spike causing sparks whilst hitting metal, and sparks in a car crash with petrol everywhere isn't good, and yeah, aircraft pilots typically have some form of axe/tool for freeing themselves out of a wreck

[ITStactical]

@Hedgehog, I have no idea. They are great cheap gloves though. ~Eric

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Are those Mechanix gloves made in the US?

[Patriot36]

You've really done a great job with this tool and it's such a practical solution if you don't mind doing a bit of work. Thanks so much for posting this ITS!

[hammurambi]

it probaly would have been a good idea to use some oil or water to cool the metal to avoid damaging to heat treat. 

[kaizoebara]

A hint for safety, make a habit of always laying down your angle grinder with the disk facing upwards.

Otherwise, if you accidently hit the switch while picking it up, or if you lay it down while the disk is still spinning, violent things may happen.

[RainOnThursday]

just a few thoughts... wouldnt you want use a rasp to put a better edge on that, and wouldnt you want to avoid paining the edges your gonna stick into say a door frame? the paint would cause sticking and would chip. really like the pattern tho.

[siafulinux]

Okay so I just cut my fatmax with a Dremel. Worked well, but angles were a little difficult due to the size of the discs; still it cut all the way through. Instead of cutting the piece off altogether though, I've cut a shape into it based on a hose wrench. We'll see how that works and if it doesn't I'll cut the whole piece off.

[siafulinux]

I tested this on a few things. First the cut I made allows me to open hydrants and work on hose couplings. Excellent! Then I took it to a couple of vehicles and the longer end seems to work better for me at prying the metal. Doors don't just pop open, but I can bend them quite well. Same for the trunk & hood; enough for someone else to get another tool in. Makes nice holes in windshield glass; still need to see if I can "cut" a line with it though. Haven't tested on wood doors.

[twocanucksBSsomenews]

have you seen the 30" FUBAR not very portable but would make forcing car doors open much easier, if you had to do that(i have and hydraulic is much better but stuff breaks). just a tip when ever using a grinder, you want it to; if it catches to pull away from you. it is very easy to how to i put this... slice your guts out in a very efficient manner.

[chasedillardark]

Eric - for an extra touch, wrap the grip section with the grip tape used for a tennis racket. Not only does it provide extra traction, it prolongs the life of the tool since the grip is replaceable (and it looks better).

Nice Vid.

[cbr6864]

dont think that will work the handle is far too short

[sniper244]

Id have it bead-blasted and use dura-coat

[sniper244]

You may want to re-temper the tool after all that grining. The heat will ruin the temper in the "worked" areas, causing it to be a little weaker.

[siafulinux]

I just bought one of these about an hour ago; thanks to your video. I'm going to play with it as is and see if I need to make any of the mods you gave above. It's looking like a nice little tool for breaching. Thanks for the vid!

[ITStactical]

@siafulinux Great let us know how it turns out.

~Eric S.

[SebNormandy]

i prefer this tool totaly stock except the green camo paint

[NatashaWong92]

I bet that you can't resist visiting my channel ;-p

[arrowman42]

NEVER set a grinder down that way.

[john1112112]

hey does anyone wanna hear something ridiculous, the new youtube update sucks, oh wait, that's normal

demo of tool in use please

[kalif151byccrew]

I have a Annihilator Wrecking Bar from home depot that I've been bs'n on wanting to do something like this. Good vid man!

[Patriot36]

Excellent tutorial bud!! I really dig the conversion to true breaching tool!

[gjr4315]

Not to be critical, but obviously you are neither a Firefighter or a metal worker. Having spent the last 20 years as both, I can honestly say that tool is a joke. I ask a question, how is the FATMAX made?

[siafulinux]

@gjr4315 I'm sure it's strong enough for most jobs. Just depends on the material you're using it against - as with everything.

[ITStactical]

@gjr4315 You are correct, I'm in law enforcement,, but thanks for asking so eloquently.

~Eric S.

[seekortry]

@ITStactical Have you considered shortening the spike at the bottom? That thing flares out to the left. So if you use this tool to breach doors or whatever, each time you pry back you will risk getting flesh ripped by bottom of the tool.

[remixnick]

This is cool man, good detail. Might as well sub!

[DemonHide]

Could this be used "as-is" to some degree of effectiveness when breaching? I don't have any power tools, and only have a small metal saw that struggles with aluminum.

[ITStactical]

@DemonHide If you not going to "set" it with another tool (in a traditional sense) then you can leave it as is.

~Eric S.

[zman117]

hell yeah shouts out!

[dexterlexter123]

the pry bar end is for breaching doors

[jmmurdy]

nice

[ohTHATidiot]

would it have killed you to cutout a bottle opener? Looting is a thirsty buisness afterall.

[MobFrenziedHomicide]

How much does this weigh after the mod?

[ITStactical]

@MobFrenziedHomicide Its about the same after the mod, around 4 pounds.

[thegrahamreaper1]

Is there a reason you left those few teeth on the inside of the point? If not I think I'll remove them on mine.

[ITStactical]

@thegrahamreaper1 Yes, those teeth help when you rake glass from a window frame.

~Eric S.

[thegrahamreaper1]

@ITStactical Oh ok. That's pretty cool. I like this video a lot. Hope to see a lot more like it. Keep up the awesome work!

[jonmorry333]

"Finish this guy off and start knocking the teeth out " =D

[MrSchpankme]

Really comes in handy for keeping people in burning cars >:)

Stanley 55-099 - FatMax® Xtreme™ FuBar™ Utility Bar - 18"

Length 18", 457.2mm

Weight 4 lbs, 1.81 kilos

[BikerBoyWonder]

those disks last a whole lot longer than what your using them for....

[biguy525]

Good informative video.

[loku1125]

if i were to make one i would chop off the pry bar at the bottom of the handle

[LaneMaddox00]

could you imagine paintinig a hum-v with that stuff im sure that they use larg ind. spray guns up still could you imagine... id take 5 cases of that stuff

[survivalkid2452]

26 burglars like this video haha. nice vid, very informative

[ITStactical]

@thinkagain96 I didn't go into breaching on purpose. That is something I would recommend you get hands on training with and make sure you have a legitimate trainer.

~Eric S.

[netfisherman]

@ITStactical I am curious. What possible reason would you have for using such a tool?!?

[beast12101]

pretty cool, now lets test it ;)

[Rodgerrynd08]

What's next? tactical flip flops.

[ITStactical]

@Rodgerrynd08 Its Florida, what can I say...

~Eric S.

[Rodgerrynd08]

@ITStactical haha just bustin your chops!

[blackhatch46]

great idea, i will be on the way to making this one shortly. i need to think opf how to change that handle though...

[ITStactical]

@blackhatch46 What are you looking to change about the handle?

~Eric S.

[blackhatch46]

@ITStactical well im not sure of the handle construction, but i would like to at least get rid of the yellow borders. if it is just rubber coated over the steel tool i would maybe remove it and have a more simple slimline handle. then again i havent held this tool so i dont know how i could do it yet.

[formatC2]

ooooow I like that !

[roryfoote1]

So, it is basically an Ice axe haha. Useful video though, really detailed, sir, you have my thumbs up!