Forging a Hammer from Hammer Plug Damascus! Part 1

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  • @MrGoesBoom
    @MrGoesBoom Рік тому +791

    Now that you're back in Montana for awhile I hope we get a couple more Steele VS Stelter vids, maybe one on each of your channels? Those were always fun to watch

    • @laam999
      @laam999 Рік тому +14

      Definitely, great series, I suggest a chain. Would be interested to see how they'd make something so simple yet complex

    • @youtubeSuckssNow
      @youtubeSuckssNow Рік тому +20

      Steele vs stelter vs sam

    • @harryminack4385
      @harryminack4385 Рік тому +12

      This time: brick laying

    • @lordvader4089
      @lordvader4089 Рік тому +4

      yeah except Will is so much better than Alec that wouldn't be much of a contest.

    • @Jim_Fries
      @Jim_Fries Рік тому

      Agree to this 100%

  • @zmasterrahlg
    @zmasterrahlg Рік тому +29

    Lol, Will’s soul shearing “NOOOOO!” always brings back memories.

  • @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin
    @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin Рік тому +253

    I didn't expect to get this happy seeing you and Will get together again, if only for a little while! You should outsource some more hand sanding to him in the near future, I'm sure he'll love it!

    • @sfurules
      @sfurules Рік тому +9

      I do miss their dynamic

    • @imranditta7404
      @imranditta7404 Рік тому +10

      I was just thinking how good it was to see them on camera together again after so long!

    • @soberhokage7164
      @soberhokage7164 Рік тому +2

      I was gonna say it's heart warming😂😂

    • @Drew_lininger
      @Drew_lininger Рік тому +2

      Will is the best

  • @boldger13
    @boldger13 Рік тому +237

    I have been watching you since you were in that tin-can shed across the pond. You have worked very hard and I love your attitude.
    Very nice of you to visit your former coworker and friend Will on camera. This will definitely help Will's channel to keep growing.

    • @jackkuehneman9300
      @jackkuehneman9300 Рік тому +4

      Those live streams were fun

    • @mhutchison432
      @mhutchison432 7 місяців тому

      Same Ive been watching since that dirt floor tin can shed haha. Hes came such a long way and what an inspiration. He is the sole reason I took up knife making and now run my own business forging knives all day. There's a lot of amazing blacksmiths out there but Alec has that rare gift that sets him so far apart from the pack.

  • @Seelenschmiede
    @Seelenschmiede Рік тому +105

    When you are getting a better workshop tour of Will's place on Alec's channel than on Will's own channel 🤣🤣🤣

  • @williamjeffersonclinton69
    @williamjeffersonclinton69 Рік тому +42

    Been following Will since it was time for him to leave the shop. Always has great material on his channel.
    Love hearing you guys are gonna reunite the band for a project. Looking forward to it.

  • @Verdrangung
    @Verdrangung Рік тому +45

    So great to see Will! Really loved that era of collaboration.

    • @dreadin
      @dreadin Рік тому +2

      you should subscribe to his channel.

  • @leviathan7477
    @leviathan7477 Рік тому +15

    I love it when you guys do two man forging operations. There’s just something about it that makes you feel good about seeing something done by a team that couldn’t be accomplished alone

  • @TheZohan907
    @TheZohan907 Рік тому +81

    It’s so cool that you’re uploading a bunch again :) if you ever have time for another project or series of videos I would love to see you try and make your own switchblade entirely from scratch.
    Awesome to see Will again :)

    • @juttley
      @juttley Рік тому

      He’d have to do it while in Montana.

    • @TheZohan907
      @TheZohan907 Рік тому

      @@juttley I thought so too, I’m not sure how long he’s there but I figured I’d comment and maybe he would consider it :)

    • @robfenwitch7403
      @robfenwitch7403 Рік тому

      Will does have a channel...

    • @juttley
      @juttley Рік тому +1

      @@robfenwitch7403 i think he’ll be busy with his journeyman qualification for the next while for sure.

  • @mwokozitaylor2794
    @mwokozitaylor2794 Рік тому +3

    It's great to see you re-connect with Will back in the states and Jaime back in the UK when you bounce back and forth. Hopefully, one day you and Sam Fowler the farrier can bury the hatchet and do a reconnect to bring this bring back full circle.

    • @timschrier903
      @timschrier903 Рік тому

      They kind of did bury the hatchet, when Alec 1st moved to the US Sam came over to his workshop in England and Alec had him in a video he also gave him some tools and materials

  • @JennyEverywhere
    @JennyEverywhere Рік тому +8

    Glad to see you back in the US, Alec. You've come a long way since you first coined the term "doise" in a video for the loud and annoying production of dust. As you wore your Darth Vader helmet and walked into your grinding room.
    Glad to have been honored to watch part of that travel.

  • @120Livi
    @120Livi Рік тому +2

    Real bittersweet seeing you and Will together. Reminds me of all the energy back when you just moved to Montana!

  • @bendover-ly2bt
    @bendover-ly2bt Рік тому +3

    hay alec i just want to thank you in being the one who got me into bladesmithing. its been a struggle over the years and people telling me I cant do it (btw I'm 13) but im now making knives and selling them. so again i thank you .

  • @mattgraham1983
    @mattgraham1983 Рік тому +9

    😲cheeky Alec... I was waiting for Will to post the finished journeyman knives but really good to see you guys together...

  • @rickrussell
    @rickrussell Рік тому +5

    Aww. I missed the Steele & Stelter Show. You were great on your own, of course, but you have such great on-screen chemistry.

  • @saywhatsaywhat1
    @saywhatsaywhat1 Рік тому +11

    Good to see Will again, those knives he turned out were beautiful. He has a great personality and his skill is growing by leaps and bounds. Good on ya mate!

  • @wayneneher6362
    @wayneneher6362 Рік тому +2

    Conversational "Ow, that's hot." LOVE your sense of humor and timing, Alec! If you ever get the chance to come to Bellingham, WA, PLEASE come here and visit Hardwoods To Get. 😊

  • @chitterman
    @chitterman Рік тому +7

    it was nice seeing you and will together, I have been watching his channel I do miss the two of you together the steltter vs steel episodes but I am glad you separated as we. get to see him and you both build.

  • @harringtongwin2537
    @harringtongwin2537 Рік тому +3

    It was so cool to see will on the channel. sometimes when im bored i re-watch the steele vs stelter series, it always cracks me up they should do on including sam while alecs there.

  • @seabiscuits
    @seabiscuits Рік тому +1

    Love the nod to Will when you talk about stainless foil. Acknowledging those who helped you grow, ultimately grows you further.

  • @danieloldfield1820
    @danieloldfield1820 Рік тому

    Love seeing you and will together on screen the banter and connection is real. Miss him working on the channel but understand he wants to go his own way on builds. Cant wait to see you both collabing again

  • @samfletcher93
    @samfletcher93 Рік тому +2

    Will is something else. His attention to detail on his knives is just incredible.

  • @Fabrice1970
    @Fabrice1970 Рік тому +1

    I am really routing for will and truly hope he will obtain the journeyman… May the forge be with him

  • @beermonster1234
    @beermonster1234 Рік тому +47

    Watching this got me thinking… I’d love to see a comparison of making this with the power hammer vs with a human powered hammer. How much longer would it take? Can you still be as precise and make something as perfect?

    • @JETWTF
      @JETWTF Рік тому +3

      The end result would be the same, but the method and starting billet would be different. You for sure would not want to start with such a large billet. Start with a flat bar about the size he uses for a knife, upset one end to fatten it up, hot cut on one side of the upset so you can isolate the claw then flatten out the cut with the claw pointing off to the side and the head starts to protrude on the other. Then you start hammering out the handle and you are at the same stage he left the video on but with less steel to work going forward.

    • @BGSenior
      @BGSenior Рік тому

      This might not be exactly what youre looking for, but he has a series of videos where he makes a knife without using any power tools and the way he has to change his technique is really interesting to watch.

    • @bjornthorgudmundsson2781
      @bjornthorgudmundsson2781 Рік тому

      I dont think its humanly possible to make complicated damascus like this without a powerhammer or like three apprentices hitting the metal for you, it takes way too long and the metal powder would oxidize before you finish consolidating the steel properly

    • @Davey768
      @Davey768 Рік тому

      @@bjornthorgudmundsson2781 They've been forging damascus steel for atleast a thousand years..

    • @bjornthorgudmundsson2781
      @bjornthorgudmundsson2781 Рік тому

      @@Davey768 theres a very big difference between forge welding two pieces of steel like a san mai and forging out of powdered steel
      The more surface area you have to work together into a single whole the faster you have to work before oxidation ruins your weld and powdered steel is nothing but surface area

  • @LegacyFTW
    @LegacyFTW Рік тому

    Great to see Will. Reminds me how long I've been watching your channel and how for a time he felt like such a new addition to your videos. You're really expanding your brand and sharing your experience and lifestyle expertise as well as learning from and utilizing the connections you make with the cool folks you incorporate. Much love 💪⚒️

  • @Farmer1277
    @Farmer1277 Рік тому +1

    Now these episodes are refreshing to see. I missed seeing these random forging videos in Montana and you working with another Smith together.

  • @philtullis7265
    @philtullis7265 Рік тому

    Love seeing you and Will together again even just for one episode. I've been watching Will's channel since he started it and it was cool to watch him finally get to show you his progress.

  • @EmoAdam0312
    @EmoAdam0312 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see some more current videos!! Been having to dig through the older ones to get that forging fix haha

  • @Fabrice1970
    @Fabrice1970 Рік тому +2

    So nice to see you back working in Montana. I hope you’ll stay several months there and forge some epic knives, swords,…. In my opinion, your best videos were the ones you made in Montana….

    • @saginawdan
      @saginawdan Рік тому

      I agree, the Montana videos were the best.👍

  • @bluedogguy
    @bluedogguy Рік тому +1

    Great to see Will! Glad you went to see him.

  • @philtner67
    @philtner67 Рік тому

    Absolutely love the channel and better yet, I love seeing your support of other "UA-camrs" channels by using their products in your shop. The Fireball Tool metal squares are essential for any fab business. Thank you for making awesome videos and can't wait for the next!

  • @dalekidd420
    @dalekidd420 Рік тому +1

    A lot of us have been following Will's journey since he left your shop. Fantastic to watch him gearing up for his Journeyman's test. It's something he SHOULD be able to do easily... we certainly know the quality of his work. My only concern is that he DID kinda rush those knives. I hope he didn't compromise anywhere. It will be really good to see you two doing some stuff together again.

  • @Merennulli
    @Merennulli Рік тому +1

    Great to see you and Will together again. Glad to see his Journeyman set came together looking so nice.

  • @DigitalPetrol
    @DigitalPetrol Рік тому

    I know it's a small thing, but it's really great seeing you forge back in the MT shop and to see you with Will again. Good stuff!

  • @jayly7453
    @jayly7453 Рік тому

    Great to see you guys back together, you’ve both come such a long way from when I first started watching your vids.

  • @marcdaslama
    @marcdaslama Рік тому +2

    Great that you are back in montana. It gives the whole thing a new vibe. looking forward to your new "will and alec" project(s).

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks Рік тому

    Saw Will today at bladeshow. He was indeed a happy man.

  • @thomasbrandt6677
    @thomasbrandt6677 Рік тому +2

    That stainless foil trick is pretty cool

  • @mp6756
    @mp6756 Рік тому

    I remember when it all started and it doesn't seem that long ago, when a very young man was hammering away in a very modest shop with a leaky roof. Such an impressive journey.

  • @RadSalacan
    @RadSalacan Рік тому

    It brings a smile to my face every time they show the clip of Will dumping that power hammer.

  • @lidvikarn7063
    @lidvikarn7063 Рік тому +8

    Love your videos, any 25 episode series coming soon? Would love to see some sword making again😁

  • @spuggD
    @spuggD Рік тому +1

    So good to see you and Will together again. Looking forward to some colab projects 👍

  • @CNC-Time-Lapse
    @CNC-Time-Lapse Рік тому

    It was so nice to see you and Will back together for a little while. I would love if you guys could do another collaboration or a Stelter vs Steele video. You guys are THE BEST!

  • @corycreighton9837
    @corycreighton9837 Рік тому

    The project is great, but seeing you and will hangout again is the best!

  • @bestjasond
    @bestjasond Рік тому

    So good to see you and Will together again. I am a fan of both.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Рік тому

    Looks like a storm went through Will's shop, but it's a good storm. Those knives look (as Alec put it) scrumptious.

  • @MichaelMaven83
    @MichaelMaven83 Рік тому

    Loved seeing you two boys back together!!!

  • @Tinmouser
    @Tinmouser Рік тому

    Great to see the two of you together again. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @brandonrcutler
    @brandonrcutler Рік тому

    So good to see you back in the states and hang with Will!

  • @Isaiah-gz4gp
    @Isaiah-gz4gp Рік тому

    You and Will together makes me happy

  • @jimcorbett3764
    @jimcorbett3764 Рік тому

    Good to see Alec and Will together again! Now finish that hammer!

  • @carlmanns9232
    @carlmanns9232 Рік тому

    Great to see you and Will together. My two favorite

  • @ZodiakAU
    @ZodiakAU Рік тому

    Something about seeing you and Will together brings me much joy!

  • @TheSpartacus23
    @TheSpartacus23 Рік тому +1

    It's always a good day, any time you see Will !

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr Рік тому

    As a framer/carpenter, I'd love to have a framing hammer made by you.
    Man... it made me so happy to see you two together. I'm so glad you and Will have kept your friendship. I hope to see you guys duel again soon. I watch both of you guys and really enjoy both your channels

  • @lukelofgren4108
    @lukelofgren4108 Рік тому

    I'm glad to see these type of videos from you again! Keep it up. It's what we all came here to see

  • @CalebOlshefsky
    @CalebOlshefsky Рік тому

    Love that you're back in Montana! It's fun to see more people in the videos. Love seeing Will again too.

  • @Tankz87
    @Tankz87 Рік тому +1

    Cant wait for a video of you and Will working on a project together again

  • @Az-om8rw
    @Az-om8rw Рік тому

    Latest vids with more workshop have been great. Good to see Will too!

  • @jlush444
    @jlush444 Рік тому

    Great to see you and Will back in the same screen.
    Looking forward to your colab.

  • @JJmotorsport1
    @JJmotorsport1 Рік тому

    Its good to see you both together again missed you both as a team

  • @az99102
    @az99102 Рік тому

    Will!!! I watch Alec and Will religiously, but it’s great to see both of you together again!!!

  • @sharpboy211
    @sharpboy211 Рік тому

    Love to see the Steele Stelter dynamic again! I'm looking forward to the next build together. Maybe even another Steele vs Stelter 🤔

  • @eduardotechera1898
    @eduardotechera1898 Рік тому

    So exciting to see you and Will together again. What great friends

  • @NeilABliss
    @NeilABliss Рік тому

    Loving this tool making streak you're on!

  • @jwaterous224
    @jwaterous224 Рік тому

    Congrats on getting those plugs to forge weld, Alec! Will sure makes some gorgeous steel!

  • @benfarrimond2098
    @benfarrimond2098 Рік тому

    Really great to see Will again. I couldn't help but smile all the way through his section! Miss that guy, you two should do some work together again while you're that side of the pond.

  • @dahunter136
    @dahunter136 Рік тому

    Really liked this one. I like the molding of metal and then you forging it into something.

  • @damongulick4306
    @damongulick4306 Рік тому

    Good to see you together again!!! Hope the best for both of you!!!

  • @johnnyrebel5458
    @johnnyrebel5458 Рік тому +2

    You guys work extremely well together awesome team!! I dig your enthusiasm one reason I subscribed.. Great stuff!!!!

  • @bscjake
    @bscjake Рік тому

    Hey Alec. After years of watching your videos my wife got me a knife forging class for us to do together. Was with Jaime Lundell from 1st season of Forged in Fire. Ended up with a solid chef-ish knife and a lot more respect for the skills. Had fun doing the wack wack!

  • @timleonard9762
    @timleonard9762 Рік тому

    So good to see you visit Will!

  • @brandonhancock110
    @brandonhancock110 Рік тому

    Man it was good seeing you and will together again!

  • @yota4004
    @yota4004 Рік тому

    good to see you and Will hanging out.

  • @dennisnicholls6267
    @dennisnicholls6267 Рік тому

    Great to see Alec and will again, can’t wait for the colab guys

  • @ZorellUnderhood
    @ZorellUnderhood Рік тому

    Great to see you and Will together again. Can't wait to see a colab.

  • @andrewgolubiewski3463
    @andrewgolubiewski3463 Рік тому

    Good to see Alec and Will together again. I've been watching both channels since they split and neither has really made anything on par with the works they created together since the split. They were such a great team. Hoping they partner up some time now that Alec is out of lockdown.

  • @Moreton2
    @Moreton2 Рік тому +1

    So happy to see Will makes a guest appearance. I can't wait to see how the hammer turns out.

  • @coreypetttit
    @coreypetttit Рік тому

    I've thought about telling you to forge a estwing hammer clone for YEARS! Glad you are doing it!

  • @ScottRedstone
    @ScottRedstone Рік тому

    Enjoyed seeing you and Will together again. So much hope he gets his Journeyman designation. Life is good especially for hardworking kind individuals.

    • @timschrier903
      @timschrier903 Рік тому

      he just posted on Instagram that he passed so he is now a journeyman bladesmith

  • @balle4evr
    @balle4evr Рік тому

    Great Job Will, you have come along way. You got this, master smith in no time!

  • @therighteousdom6932
    @therighteousdom6932 Рік тому

    i love watching and seeing how comfortable Will is in front of the camera compared to when he started with Alec. happy to see this duo back in the same video

  • @psychoskippy4126
    @psychoskippy4126 Рік тому

    It’s been strange not seeing use two together this made me happy to see

  • @Highlordratick
    @Highlordratick Рік тому

    It is great watching Master Craftsmen at work.

  • @sierrajane7073
    @sierrajane7073 Рік тому

    8:50 I would absolutely scream my off in excitement if my husband bought me kitchen knives that looked that beautiful! omg! Dang good work! So impressed!

  • @seansanchez3710
    @seansanchez3710 Рік тому

    it was really nice to see some will and alec interaction. idk why but ive sensed some kind of animosity between you too but this video really cleared alot of that uo

  • @eastoforion
    @eastoforion Рік тому

    so cool to see you get to tour Will's setup :)

  • @Stephen8601
    @Stephen8601 Рік тому

    Great to see two good mates again.👌

  • @roBLINDhood
    @roBLINDhood Рік тому

    You have to warn us before showing that tragic clip of wills hammer breaking!! I wasn’t prepared to cry today!

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy Рік тому

    I had one of the Estwing hammers years ago, and gave it away. Wood handles only, and yes, it makes a huge difference on impact loads to your hand, wrist, and forearm if you use it a lot. Same with your forging hammers...

  • @rajmonhw
    @rajmonhw Рік тому

    The dynamic duo is back!

  • @JUSTINOURSE
    @JUSTINOURSE Рік тому

    Hey Will , For the amount of work you did in your shop to produce those beautiful knives. 😳 Just remember you can't get something clean if you don't get something else dirty.Back in the 20th century the old saying was
    ( A cluttered desk is a sign of genius ) 🖤🔥🖤

  • @leon_mnl
    @leon_mnl Рік тому

    love the video , great to see will again on your channel , even tho i’m subbed to his channel as well , he made some beautiful knives , love to see more of those videos again

  • @Noctrl100
    @Noctrl100 Рік тому

    Wills a really talented dude. He always impresses me

  • @gavynnshealey4364
    @gavynnshealey4364 Рік тому +2

    I live how cool this video is and thanks for keeping being cool Alex WE LOVE YOUUUUU 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ggamboa9873
    @ggamboa9873 Рік тому

    I’ve wondered when you’re going to visit Will now that youre back in Montana and now its finally here!! This was awesome and got me a little teary eyed. I miss seeing you guys together on camera. ♥️ Good luck to Will on his journeyman test!

  • @Jusdin057
    @Jusdin057 Рік тому

    Yes, please do another Steel vs Stelter!! 🔥🤙

  • @8ank3r
    @8ank3r Рік тому

    Nice to see Will Stelter making an appearance. Love the hammer plug hammer idea.

  • @pauleford
    @pauleford Рік тому

    Love you Alec. Been watching for years. But it's just not the same as having the Will/Alec synergy on every video.

  • @bradameerbeg2154
    @bradameerbeg2154 Рік тому

    Good luck Wil, you are an amazing bladesmith.