Can a Medieval Sabaton protect me from a sledgehammer?!

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  • @andygabbott5376
    @andygabbott5376 2 роки тому +927

    The year is 2030 and Alec has a full suit of armour, if only he had a sword…

  • @jayarmstrong9504
    @jayarmstrong9504 2 роки тому +480

    Pro tip - after the foil layer, coat it in a duct tape layer. It's how cosplayers make templates.
    Step 1 wrap in foil or cling film, step 2 wrap in an even layer of duct tape, step 3 leave markers/numbers so you know which piece is which... then cut it all out.

    • @kathybagley2095
      @kathybagley2095 2 роки тому +19

      So glad someone told him for next time he's pattern making!

    • @HavocHounds1988
      @HavocHounds1988 2 роки тому +9

      I was just going to type this in the comments. I see Odin do this trick often on his channel Odin makes.

    • @RBelmont007
      @RBelmont007 2 роки тому +5

      literally just came down to check if anyone else was going to make this suggestion XD

    • @Fushione
      @Fushione 2 роки тому

      Yes !

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp 2 роки тому

      Oh, thats sneaky.
      I love it!

  • @markbock3027
    @markbock3027 2 роки тому +134

    Nice shoutout from Jamie to young Mr Stelter and the skills he brought into play!

    • @ThisIsNeccessary
      @ThisIsNeccessary 2 роки тому +5

      Came here to say the same thing, it was lovely to hear

  • @Xoroxouselric
    @Xoroxouselric 2 роки тому +114

    Those lines are called, "flutes". Gothic German armor uses loads of fluting in their construction. The fluting adds much more strength to metal, that, and combined with forging/hardening techniques made their armor very strong.
    Fluting also has the bonus of looking nice and decorative as well!

    • @captobvious9596
      @captobvious9596 2 роки тому +2

      I was coming to say the same thing. Because flat spots are weak spots.

    • @hulkmutant_hd5788
      @hulkmutant_hd5788 2 роки тому +1

      of cause the germans xD greeting from germany

    • @demolition3612
      @demolition3612 2 роки тому +1

      Similar things in the roman galeia, its designed to crumple though. Not meant to strengthen but to absorb the hit from blunt damage

    • @demolition3612
      @demolition3612 2 роки тому

      @@captobvious9596 indeed

    • @elhomo6406
      @elhomo6406 2 роки тому

      @@captobvious9596 Thanks Captain Obvious

  • @TheJudgementofDog
    @TheJudgementofDog 2 роки тому +263

    I feel that a cod piece is more fitting here considering Alec's track record with a sledgehammer.

    • @rfx55
      @rfx55 2 роки тому +7

      Deep cut right here.👆

    • @feathorn98
      @feathorn98 2 роки тому +5

      Imagine the testing process though. Or don't. Let's not...

    • @ThePillenwerfer
      @ThePillenwerfer 2 роки тому +1

      And a length of hot steel.

    • @stonecoldcarebear
      @stonecoldcarebear 2 роки тому +1

      Well done sir

    • @zhopka77
      @zhopka77 2 роки тому +1

      What is a cod piece?

  • @joe.81
    @joe.81 2 роки тому +55

    You and Will worked very well together, it was very complimentary. Each of you made up for the others weaknesses. I hope if and when you return to the US you shall continue the collaboration

  • @DavidGuyton
    @DavidGuyton 2 роки тому +341

    This was so fun to see! Excellent work sir! Templates aren't easy!

    • @HisVirusness
      @HisVirusness 2 роки тому +3

      I'm sure that's a huge understatement.

    • @nullsnaggle5198
      @nullsnaggle5198 2 роки тому +4

      Ayyyyyy this guy I'm subbed to ya my man and if you ever want a suggestion I got some

    • @vault_111
      @vault_111 2 роки тому +2

      Good to see you David!

    • @NeoIsrafil
      @NeoIsrafil 2 роки тому +3

      Your templates make it so much easier. Anyone who wants good armor patterns i can recommend Mr Guyton's patterns. :)

    • @felix.der.ritter
      @felix.der.ritter 2 роки тому

      @David Guyton
      I challenge you for a leg harness build!
      and @alec steel

  • @Drakxii
    @Drakxii 2 роки тому +68

    If you keep doing plate steel work you may want to get a Beverly sheer, save you from going though all of those grinding disks.

  • @krissy5445
    @krissy5445 2 роки тому +17

    When Jamie said "Will Stelter" I laughed so hard. Everyone has their strong suits.

  • @Valdrag
    @Valdrag 2 роки тому +7

    ...Then the Winged Hussars arrived!

  • @quietrioter
    @quietrioter 2 роки тому +168

    Sabaton should commission you for a set of Sabatons

    • @remo1971lb
      @remo1971lb 2 роки тому +30

      Even better, Sabaton should appear in a future video. Then Alec could be in one of their videos. A total crossover project.

    • @GunganWorks
      @GunganWorks 2 роки тому +18

      100% YES

    • @deathsicon
      @deathsicon 2 роки тому +12

      @@remo1971lb there's gotta be a spot in a music video for a blacksmith in something they have planned in the next year or 2

    • @remo1971lb
      @remo1971lb 2 роки тому +6

      @@deathsicon
      Indeed. Would be cool to see.

    • @Sephyricon
      @Sephyricon 2 роки тому +12

      Steele Commanders!

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 2 роки тому +71

    I'm a simple man, I see Sabaton, I cli-THEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

    • @jacksonz6596
      @jacksonz6596 2 роки тому +10

      COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAINSIDE

    • @anthonymann3018
      @anthonymann3018 2 роки тому

      I went with 6th of June 1944!!!!

    • @kyleh3615
      @kyleh3615 2 роки тому

      It's all about STEEL COMMANDER

    • @ntscho_tschi1009
      @ntscho_tschi1009 2 роки тому

      @@kyleh3615 SPEARHEAD FLANDER

    • @MrZero-er2pg
      @MrZero-er2pg 2 роки тому +1

      Literally was confused at first then remember that they named the band after that

  • @TheArmase
    @TheArmase 2 роки тому +13

    I love watching armor being made. Would love to see a full series where you design and make a full set of armor and weapons. No timelimit, just learning, and creating.

  • @ottonormalversager7617
    @ottonormalversager7617 2 роки тому +6

    Sabaton🤟

  • @benjaminzirker7557
    @benjaminzirker7557 2 роки тому +10

    Alec I hope when you get back to America. You thank Will for his help. And an other vs . Love the humour. Now you need make another boot and gauntlet.

  • @flapjack4845
    @flapjack4845 2 роки тому +5

    Been wearing Nick's boots as a firefighter for years. Wild to see you sponsored by them.

  • @jeanladoire4141
    @jeanladoire4141 2 роки тому +21

    Oh boi sheet metal working is way different from forging steel bars... It's extremely complex, but so interesting! If you really want to get into the good stuff, make custom steel sheet anvils and tools, and start shaping complex shapes such as a calf for a leg protection

  • @Phrostbitex
    @Phrostbitex 2 роки тому +22

    Throwing that Will shade. I miss seeing the two of them work together.

  • @evanspadt2055
    @evanspadt2055 2 роки тому +9

    Adam Savage made a video of making armor, you should reach out to that guy in that video, not Adam savage but the pro armorer. He could teach you some cool stuff

    • @SensualWhirl
      @SensualWhirl 2 роки тому +1

      Terry English, lives/works in the West Country I believe. That would be a cool collaboration for sure

    • @teaddict-
      @teaddict- 2 роки тому

      I remember that video, it was fantastic to watch! I unreservedly second this. It would be a great colab for sure!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 роки тому +2

    Wow Mr. Steel very amazing. Outstanding job there. Can't wait to see more videos. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend sir. Forge On. Keep making. God bless.

  • @tommyv.3839
    @tommyv.3839 2 роки тому +8

    So full armor coming up?

  • @UnderfundedScientist
    @UnderfundedScientist 2 роки тому +6

    I'm seriously so excited your trying armor now

  • @ienjoyedthisverymuch8468
    @ienjoyedthisverymuch8468 2 роки тому +47

    So it’s not just a band 😰😮

    • @tadge6106
      @tadge6106 2 роки тому +7

      Next thing you know the band will ask Alec to make them a set of armour each😂

    • @conilas6103
      @conilas6103 2 роки тому +1

      😥

    • @carlkiehne3423
      @carlkiehne3423 2 роки тому +2

      Nope many bands made into a shoe.

  • @xxPenjoxx
    @xxPenjoxx 2 роки тому +8

    I subscribed after your collab with Tom Scott, very glad I did because this was really interesting. Is a full set of armour the long term goal?

  • @tanisll13
    @tanisll13 2 роки тому +1

    I'm sure someone has already mentioned this, but after you wrap the boot in tin foil, you're then supposed to cover all the foil in Duct Tape. It's much easier to get blueprint/templates that way. That's a fairly common trick in cosplay armor crafting.

  • @Dragon-en9nl
    @Dragon-en9nl 2 роки тому

    The contrasting sounds of the clips when he is silently cutting leather and when he is loudly pounding on metal is hilariously startling!

  • @Sam_995
    @Sam_995 2 роки тому +72

    I wonder how Alec felt when he had a foil hat and everything reading his mind stopped

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp 2 роки тому +13

      The FEIME did studies on how well the foil hats stop mind reading.
      Turns out, Not at all. They actually act similarly to a satellite dish and concentrate the microwaves allowing even weak readers to be effectively used.
      What you want is an armadillo helmet.

    • @Arinx11
      @Arinx11 2 роки тому +9

      @@DH-xw6jp not that I disagree or anything, but it does seem that the type of person to believe a tinfoil hat genuinely helps them is also the type of person to not believe in studies by official organizations.

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp 2 роки тому +6

      @@Arinx11 surely you jest by calling the Flat Earth Institute of Mind Evasion an "official organization". That's an insult, is what that is.
      It is a collection of the best researchers from all corners of the earth, hidden deep beneath the Sierra Nevada mountains, they counter the propaganda of the so called "authorities" by offering only the best open source data on all things mind related, their shielding breakthroughs are breathtakingly beautiful.
      The unique keratin of an armadillo banding is what allows for such a profound shielding. They have tried using laminated panels of water buffalo horn, but it's parallel grain structure isn't suitable to the task.

    • @Zogg1281
      @Zogg1281 2 роки тому +1

      Not sure but I think there was a failsafe system in his brain because as soon as he was no longer connected to the world via his brain he started dropping heavy objects on his foot! Whoever puts that into someone's mind as a failsafe is a very twisted individual 😂👍👍👍

    • @Codebreakerblue
      @Codebreakerblue 2 роки тому

      @@Zogg1281 a fail-unsafe?

  • @soaster4568
    @soaster4568 2 роки тому +2

    1:00
    Me trying to uv-unwrap anything that's not a cube

  • @nick_steele9790
    @nick_steele9790 2 роки тому +4

    WHEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

  • @zwilnik
    @zwilnik 2 роки тому +15

    Ask yourself one question: Are these the boots I want to wear while horseback riding?

  • @davidhonaker519
    @davidhonaker519 2 роки тому +7

    armor making would be a great direction to go in if your sick of 30 part swords ;)

  • @RestoredChannel
    @RestoredChannel 2 роки тому

    3:00 "Angles that need grinding" cracked me up🤣👊

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 2 роки тому +2

    Nick's has something like 230 items in their online catalog. It was interesting to look all the way through since the styles are different as you page along.

  • @Xuberant
    @Xuberant 2 роки тому +2

    My kingdom for a cnc plasma cutting table!

  • @markcarico546
    @markcarico546 2 роки тому +30

    You should wrap the foil in duct tape before drawing everything on. Makes life so much easier.

  • @evanc.1591
    @evanc.1591 2 роки тому

    At 3:20, the way you synced the music with the grinding sounds was so satisfying. I love that kind of detail!

  • @BIGREDDOG09
    @BIGREDDOG09 2 роки тому +1

    "have you ever wondered if they are hiding anything from us?..." earned a sub.

  • @IAMDARTHVADERBITCH
    @IAMDARTHVADERBITCH 2 роки тому +1

    Ilya could for sure help you with the armor stuff, should definitely hit him up.

  • @IanHutchison
    @IanHutchison 2 роки тому +1

    When he put down the boots, I thought it was a Rose Anvil collab!

  • @Spoteddy
    @Spoteddy 2 роки тому +1

    The cosplayer trick of making patterns is to first wrap it in gleanfilm,then put some heavy tape (usually they use that grey tape, here we call it Jesus tape) and then you can just cut it apart with you getting the pattern. I think Kamuicosplay shows it in couple of her videos if you still need it in the future.

  • @DrakkarCalethiel
    @DrakkarCalethiel 2 роки тому +1

    I really love how those sabatons look. Really need to learn how to make patterns because I NEED to recreate those sabatons!

  • @Nascarnate100
    @Nascarnate100 2 роки тому

    I really appreciate that anytime they joke about Will it's always respectful. Great, wholesome, and overall fun!

  • @dustinleebladesmith9135
    @dustinleebladesmith9135 2 роки тому +12

    Here when the title was "Making a medieval sabaton"

  • @arson8582
    @arson8582 2 роки тому +12

    That angle grinding bit was the perfect mix of nerd / shop humor. Bravo.

  • @donnchaspeightburns6304
    @donnchaspeightburns6304 2 роки тому +3

    It's cool to see a deviation from blade/swordsmithing

  • @ZestyBobcat_OW
    @ZestyBobcat_OW 2 роки тому +8

    PRIMO VICTORIA

  • @Chunkie_Boy
    @Chunkie_Boy 2 роки тому +13

    Was the plasma cutter out of commission? Or was it just simpler/faster with the angle grinder?

    • @NCMOUNTAINMAN
      @NCMOUNTAINMAN 2 роки тому +2

      That’s what I was wondering

    • @philparmenter53
      @philparmenter53 2 роки тому +1

      Isn't it in Montana?

    • @cleverusername9369
      @cleverusername9369 2 роки тому

      @@philparmenter53 I believe this is correct. I don't think he has one in the UK, and could you imagine the headache it would be to try to ship a plasma cutter during covid?

  • @RobTheSquire
    @RobTheSquire 2 роки тому +4

    Fast as the wind, the invasion has begun
    Shaking the ground with the force of thousand guns
    First in the line of fire
    First into hostile land
    Tanks leading the way
    Leading the way...just a few lines from Ghost Division by Sabaton

  • @Dr.Niboshi
    @Dr.Niboshi 2 роки тому +1

    09:13
    “ Oh!!! I don‘t recommend that!”
    a second later: drops a bigger sledge hammer 🔨

  • @jonathanfukamoto3456
    @jonathanfukamoto3456 2 роки тому

    Alec your armor projects are absolutely riveting

  • @seventeenraccoonsinatrenchcoat
    @seventeenraccoonsinatrenchcoat 2 роки тому

    9:00
    the dog is so concerned lmao

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley 2 роки тому

    You seriously should get a Rokform case. I know they aren't a sponsor of yours, but they are absolutely as tough as advertised. Plus a magnet in the case to stick to steel. Very cool and useful.

  • @ABH-82
    @ABH-82 2 роки тому +1

    Certain portions of this video were very riveting

  • @stevebond4568
    @stevebond4568 2 роки тому +2

    THEN THE WINGED ALEC ARRIVED!

  • @cristianruizdiaz1495
    @cristianruizdiaz1495 2 роки тому +3

    I'm starting to realize that lately I watch Alec videos for his dad jokes and not for his amazing blacksmithing skills

  • @74G__
    @74G__ 2 роки тому

    Being from Spokane it’s really cool to see nicks boots as a sponsor.

  • @kaischreurs2488
    @kaischreurs2488 2 роки тому

    9:12 "oh I don't reccomend that!"
    immediately does it again.

  • @Muhsaft86
    @Muhsaft86 2 роки тому +2

    I want to see something medival be made with medival methods.

  • @Gr1m_laden_7
    @Gr1m_laden_7 2 роки тому +4

    Sabaton you say!? 🤘

  • @PBRJOHN684
    @PBRJOHN684 2 роки тому +2

    Alec I have never laughed so much watching your channel without Will around 🤣🤣🤣

  • @tyrionas
    @tyrionas 2 роки тому

    to be honest I really missed Jaime on your videos, I am glad he's back for the time being!

  • @victoriaeads6126
    @victoriaeads6126 Рік тому

    "Angles that need grinding!" Jaime, you are made of dad jokes 😂💖

  • @sekritengineeringprojekt2101
    @sekritengineeringprojekt2101 2 роки тому

    There's a video somewhere sowing the level of flexibility that things had when they were being made widescale and they had slotted rivets that allowed them to flex like a steel sock in several directions.

  • @jonathanfairchild
    @jonathanfairchild 2 роки тому

    This was cool. You don’t typically see torture testing on other armorsmithing channels.

  • @BrainFartTheFirst
    @BrainFartTheFirst 2 роки тому +2

    STEEL COMMANDERS
    RULE THE BATTLEFIELD

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister3 2 роки тому

    Amazing job making the foot armour Alec 😊😎

  • @randomrhec-ness6783
    @randomrhec-ness6783 2 роки тому +3

    awwwww alec misses will

  • @DoctorRedstone72
    @DoctorRedstone72 2 роки тому

    you could make a video about corrugation like you did a while ago about heat treating. could be interesting to see how stuff compares

  • @james14294
    @james14294 2 роки тому

    5:27 This part was really riveting

  • @tristankincaid7237
    @tristankincaid7237 2 роки тому

    For patterning irregular shapes use cling wrap to cover the object, then apply small bits of duct tape paper mache style.

  • @Ohio_etsu-masu
    @Ohio_etsu-masu 2 роки тому +2

    Alec you little nimbus! You wrap you're object in aluminium foil to protect it from the layer of DUCT TAPE you mark on, that's how you can cut and flatten it w/o any hiccups

  • @georgebeswick7549
    @georgebeswick7549 2 роки тому +7

    Here when the video was "Making a Medieval Sabaton...
    ... Then the Winged Hussars arrived...

  • @rin9859
    @rin9859 2 роки тому

    Broooo I so happy I found Alec after 5 years bro I was 11 last time I saw this legend

  • @the_great_crusade
    @the_great_crusade 2 роки тому +1

    Just learned that that there's a band that named themselves after medieval tac-boots

  • @tacticaltavern
    @tacticaltavern 2 роки тому

    How do you even come up with an idea like this! So much Talent! 👊🏼

  • @Michael_Michaels
    @Michael_Michaels 2 роки тому +1

    Sabaton plays a cool Power Metal!

  • @Falkenlp3
    @Falkenlp3 2 роки тому

    Plsss make an full suite of armor in the near future. I think this would be a cool project.

  • @alexanderkratzig7865
    @alexanderkratzig7865 2 роки тому +3

    To quote someone who’s name I have forgotten „unhardened armour is just heavy clothing“. (Yes I know, he just made the video for shits and giggles)

  • @evanmcgrath9826
    @evanmcgrath9826 2 роки тому

    I love the jacket. hopefully you have those available in the future.

  • @keatoncampbell820
    @keatoncampbell820 2 роки тому

    You should try a hot cut or cold cut with a chisel instead of grinding them out. As a welder I rarely get to cold chisel steel to cut it as I don't have access to anvils or huge vises, and hot cutting is a waste of acetylene since I don't have a forge. Being a blacksmith, chisel cutting is far easier for you, wastes less, and more importantly is way more manageable than trying to cut curves with a cutoff disk

  • @maskedbreadsticks7602
    @maskedbreadsticks7602 2 роки тому

    alec this is awesome please continue on making the armour so in the future we can see you making a sword and (hopefully) a shield to go along with it!

  • @vinommus7718
    @vinommus7718 2 роки тому

    you should wrap the aliminium in tape when you make patterns it prevent the foil from falling apart

  • @ABurghouts
    @ABurghouts 2 роки тому

    My Coffee went in all directions except the direction that it should be going after the "Angles that needs grinding"
    Brilliant!
    Love you guys!

  • @secretstars1
    @secretstars1 2 роки тому

    Really been enjoying the comedic stylings of Jamie and Alec lately. Jamie just slapping the tin foil hat from Alec's head was hilarious.

  • @HisVirusness
    @HisVirusness 2 роки тому

    That "angle grinding" pun got an audible laugh out of me. Just wonderful.

  • @simey5639
    @simey5639 2 роки тому +3

    BISMARCK IN MOTION KING OF THE OCEAN

  • @Iceburgh6901
    @Iceburgh6901 2 роки тому

    I think that if you were to make the sabatons again, you might want to not have steel on the back of your leg, and instead go with straps. It would simplify the build, be reflective of actual sabatons used in combat (since most strikes will be aimed at the front rather than the rear due to one generally facing the threat), reduce the weights overall (not that that seemed to be an issue, but when you're wearing a full suit of armor it can be), and be just as protective against common hazards in the shop. Just my thoughts on the matter.

  • @x9x9x9x9x9
    @x9x9x9x9x9 2 роки тому

    Alec. I have to admit something to you. Hopefully you see this. About 4 years ago roughly I came across your channel and have been a fan ever since. I have been trying to find a career for the past 15 years but haven't figured out what I want to do. I tried welding as a job. Nope. Carpentry. Nope. Sales. Nope. Food. Nope. I have done cellphone repair for the past 13 years and I hate it now. It was fun at first but having to deal with customers is not for me. But you started working on jewelry and I realized that its kind of right up my alley. I love precious metals, I like working with my hands, I dont like dealing with customers in a retail sense, and I dont like hot shops (well I dont want it as a career) but I realized being a jeweler is my type of work. So I applied and I have a job now. I finally get to leave my dead end retail/repair job and you are one to thank for it. Hopefully this works out but either way I am excited to try it.

  • @KeppyKep
    @KeppyKep 2 роки тому

    I've got so used to seeing makers on UA-cam cut shapes out of sheet metal with a plasma or laser cutter. It's nice to see someone using a good-old hand-held grinder.

  • @orionhendrix6989
    @orionhendrix6989 2 роки тому

    Always amazing work. Tho really want to see the Shamshir finished

  • @Taka1HR
    @Taka1HR 2 роки тому +1

    I see the winged husssars have yet to arrive

  • @compacteconomycar5300
    @compacteconomycar5300 2 роки тому

    I've made a few things out of sheet metal, you should have made your design out of heavy card stock like cereal boxes, or really heavy poster board first. You can make it out of cardboard then transfer it to steel and make the exact thing out of steel

  • @samuelthomas8777
    @samuelthomas8777 2 роки тому

    Hey Alec, next time use cling film that's then covered in a layer of ductape, much easier than tinfoil, easier to draw on, and cut, and lat out
    (Cos play armour tricks)

  • @alexanderkesterson6338
    @alexanderkesterson6338 2 роки тому

    Alex make greaves first then fit the sabatans to it after, the greaves will actually cover most of the front and back of the ankle area making those articulated plates much easier to fit

  • @KlaunVI
    @KlaunVI 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy the bits of silly that u lads are tossing in your videos now.

  • @ChristofFritz
    @ChristofFritz 2 роки тому

    That really was a riveting experience watching this video

  • @chaossdragon
    @chaossdragon 2 роки тому +5

    any cosplayer video would have recommended plastic wrap/aluminium foil, then duct tape, draw on the tape to get your patterns.

  • @akitsuki1149
    @akitsuki1149 2 роки тому

    oh the dad jokes, theyre so on point

  • @RowdyBrian17
    @RowdyBrian17 2 роки тому +1

    *Primo Victoria starts growing louder and louder*

  • @videoarchiveseries4365
    @videoarchiveseries4365 2 роки тому

    I keep seeing suggestions for a sword, I wanna see a big ol mace