MAKING A DAMASCUS SCREWDRIVER!!! Part 1
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"Hey Alec, can you pass me a screw driver"
"I dont think we have one."
"Oh, I can just go get one from the store"
"I'm gonna make one out of damascus"
"Alec, that's completely unneces... "
"IM GONNA MAKE ONE OUT OF DAMASCUS!"
AND IT WILL HAVE GEMS SET IN!
Bedazzled even!
Lol
I’m gonna make my own screw driver. With blackjack and hookers
Alec not everything needs a gemstone set in it. I’m starting to think you have started going around your house in the darkest hours of the night and frantically hammering gemstones into your shelving and kitchen appliances.
Bedazzle!!! I'm expecting everything from now on to have jems. Hopefully they won't be in a place that will cut your hands. Actually, I can't think of any place on a scredriver that would justify a jem. Screwdrivers are designed to be utilitarian, not pretty. Hopefully whatever he does will not be unnecessarily gaudy. There were a lot of comments about the jewel on the ring. I hope he saw those and will make something that is not bedazzled.
Philip Curtis very true. When I saw Will’s handiwork I immediately imagined a simple dark wooden handle that would not distract from the Damascus pattern. If he does end up putting a stone in I hope the gemstone can add to the piece but not overshadow the Damascus. I think a good Damascus pattern (like on the kopesh that Liam Hoffman finished up for Alec) can be all a piece needs to be truly beautiful.
In all honesty I think Alec just really enjoys having a skill that will does not have, because Will’s skill with the belt grinder is superb.
Oh boy I’m remembering Hoffman’s coffee etch on that Damascus and I’m getting severely happy. Time to go rewatch that video😂
@@aaron.silveira Exactly. I think I'll re-watch some of those vids. There's something satisfying about a simply made axe that is made to perfection and is meant to chop. There's a time and place for everything, and tools are meant for working. Damacus is ok, but stones-no.
Im pretty sure he put some on his bed frame for sure lol
I'm pretty sure he's doing it to get practise in for the cavalry sabre
The screwdrivers don't need any gems. Hardwood scales, maybe some inlay.
Damn straight. Gems have no place in an artisan's tool.
I agree nice smooth handle don't want to chaff the palms
100% agree. Screw drivers will actually look extremely silly if they end up putting gems in them. Nice wood scales plus the beautiful Damascus pattern is all you need.
Agreed, beauty AND practicality.
Agreed no gems!! There’s a place for them but not on a screwdriver.
Next week: WE MADE A DAMASCUS COFFEE CUP!?
Jacob Berry I would buy it
That's the one. Holy crap, how hasn't that happened yet!
Metal is a pretty good heat conductor.. just saying. That coffee cup would get piping hot quite fast and you drink would get room temperature fast
@@RealGengarTV Irrelevant in this case, practicality is clearly outweighed by the cool factor.
Ummm you know it would rust right?
Still waiting on that Damascus snow shovel
Yah he needs to stop procrastinating and get that done
Caleb McCarthy id do a scoop shovel! Then it has 101 uses!
I'm waiting for Damascus ar15
Josh D I'll do you one better, a Damascus hamburger or a Damascus oil barrel
Josh D I need that I my life
I am so glad content is coming out more frequently. I didn't handle that last drought of content very well. The screwdriver looks awesome!
this is terrible content. Quality over Quantity every day.
Belshe Rivera how is this terrible content?
@@woodworks024 7 minutes long they got nothing done besides getting the frame done. I remember back in the day all his videos would be way long. I've seen his good content and this isn't it
The thing is when Will is making something Alec is usually doing something else off camera and then used in another episode. I enjoy watching them both make things :D
@@belsherivera9782 You are correct in saying this content is a bit of a downgrade from what we've seen in the past. However, with the massive setback and heartbreak that was the hand guard episode, I don't blame Alec and Will for taking a step back for a while. I'd prefer that they take a little breather and make a few fun little episodes here and there to recuperate. Like you said, "Quality over Quantity" and the best quality isn't going to come from someone who is depressed, overworked, and stressed out.
Can we just take a moment to say the editing on this is v nice, just like all the other videos- kudos to the editor 👌🏻
You are so right, the editing has always been good, but this episode is next level good!
I haven't enjoyed the editing on all of the recent videos but this one is great. It feels much more like the style I was used to by the England videographer. Nice job! Keep it up.
NO! Please dont set gems in it! It will look perfect with out them. I really think gems would ruin it.
And hurt your hand.
Philip Curtis it’s a Damascus screwdriver..... I don’t think it will se much use.
Got to agree^
They made this screwdriver a while ago. A couple weeks ago Will was working on it on his live stream video. Chances are it’s been done about a week ago so there may be gems in it already.
It's not your damn screwdriver ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Still waiting on the Cavalry Saber. Keep up the good work as well.
@@NoobNoobNews there's way more than that
@@NoobNoobNews They've already made the blade though- they just half-assed making the guard because they failed to do proper research into investment casting/made the box too small/ botched the vacuum chamber build/ generally half-assed that half the project and now they need to start over. Enthusiasm =/= research and skill. I hope they do pull it off though, the result will look great.
@@raes8885 I get that, but keeping people in the dark is probably not the best approach. Each notification I am like "oh, they must be back on the sword..... nope". Like the comps and all, but the sword is still on the mind. Plus those challenges are why people watch.
You guys must love your coffee I like never see Will without a mug. Lol
I honestly thought he was going to go all coffee tough guy and use the hammer while drinking.
Lol. Coffee is lyfe bois. (As my little brothers would say) 🤔
The best things in life are:
Coffee, my kids, guns, 4x4, fire, Makita battery tools, metalwork and fine joinery.
Disagree if you want but you’re wrong 😜
Hes trying to avoid permafrost of the brain. It's cold up there lmbo!
@@TheIdeasGuy that's legitimately a good list!
They probably use them to drink like water
Now this is what I am talking about! Great little project that shows a ton of skill!
Is it just me, or are Will and Alec slowly switching hairstyles?
😂
They're merging hairstyles
shh don't say anything.. lets not jinx it
They are actually both Dopplegangers... eventually there will be 2 identical Alecs...or Wills...or Walecs?
Years ago my dad made a phillips screwdriver out of Inconel 725 - whole thing, handle and all, machined out of a scrap piece from making jet engines. Even sneaked it into the parts bin to get heat treated. He put a mirror polish on it, and it was beautiful. It got stolen with the toolbox in the back of his pickup truck about 15 years ago.
What a bummer it got stolen! Sounds like a beautiful piece!
725 is gummy and not that hard.... it would last eons if never used. Redo your dads work with with something thats designed to perform at room temp and own it for the rest of your life! Make 2, give him one.
@@AlecSteele not keen on my e-brake lever offer 💔
Well that's kind of ironic, tool made of technically stolen material ends up being stolen.
Sounds awesome, I just never got the American thing about Phillips screwdrivers though....they are screw stripping shites compared to the Canadian Robertson....
That thing is gonna turn some heads! ;)
Hahaha good one
Thats not a good Joke, you really screwed up That one
Menukaart 24 shut up
But it still won’t turn as many heads as you suck 😉
Missed the pun at first, and about 3 seconds later it hit me, and I laughed way harder than I should have. Kudos.
If only there was a tool in the shop that could drill holes precisely in the center of that screwdriver handle... 😁
I'm still waiting for that tool to be invented myself.
I have a challenge for you, make a Damascus jigsaw puzzle.
AvE has a beast-mode custom flathead made out of some exotic alloy. Give him a ring!
Dusty Conner I came to the comments to point out the same thing. I think the one they did was titanium.
Mmmmm! Yes! Go on...
Did you have a hand in this one as well...lol
Oh there you are. Almost sent this to you but I figured you'd have already found it.
I knew you’d be here.
I know right. I want the set!
Hey he's Here too! ^
I love the little side projects they do. Because honestly really long series can get kind of boring. Especially when it’s 3 4 videos on the same part. Don’t get me wrong I love the videos I’ve watched every video. Love them all. It’s just nice seeing your skill put a vast amount of different projects. Not to mention I think you a Will make a great team. Keep up the great work guys!
One of the things I love about this show is how frequently you come up with things that are answers to questions nobody asked. Who needs an inlaid Damascus screwdriver? No one. Do I want one? ABSOLUTELY! (And my Dad may need one as a Christmas gift... just in case you decide to go into production.)
Now you should make a Damascus Wrench for your Mill Head!!
Mitchell Pettijohn that would be really cool
that would be so cool!!
I hope you guys get to make a whole set of damascus steel tools and maybe auction it afterwards? People will go crazy for sure, awesome work!
Will's forgings always look so rough but the style he adds with his grinding is quite unique. It's nice to see such a sharp contrast between the both of your styles. Keep up the good work guys.
AvE made a really, really nice over-engineered flat-head screwdriver about a year or two ago that is worth taking a look at.
I miss the slow-mo Jamie used to do on the twisting in the old videos.... Cough...cough...sir editor. LoL still killer videos
I loved Jamie's montages. I love your new editor as well, just different I guess. The montages set to music must have been very time consuming matching to the power hammer blows.
@@prima164 so what you're saying is less yack yack, and more whack whack'?
Funnily enough in the description He still Credits Jamie ^^
I think Jamie still do the editing/post production job. Remotely of course. But yes the videos in US have a huge difference.
Bearded Welder miss Jaimie too, the cutting edge is really a big thing
I’m just gonna float this out there but how about the slogan “Will of Steele”.
Will Steeleter.
D. Mat.Zero6 love it👍
I got one!
If it's STEELE - WILL do!
That's probably more acceptable than the other option "Steele Willy" ;)
Will's on camera presents has greatly improved since I started seeing him on this channel. Keep up the good work boys!!
I so hope you are auctioning this off!
We want cavalry saber! We want cavalry saber!
don't rush it!!
He is waiting for parts to arrive said that in a previous video
Na. I Want more of this.
Yes!!! Calvary sword!
take the sabre unfinished to your graves....this is better
Glad to see you guys making stuff other than knives and swords. Always fun to watch!
In 79 the first thing my journeyman plumber taught me was to forge my tools, caulking chisels ect. This brings back old but wonderful memories.
I never noticed how much coffee Will drinks. For the amount he drinks, he's always so chill and melo. Good work Will. Keep it up.
From the beginning bit I was expecting Will to be drinking coffee and smithing one handed the whole way. Disappointed.
;)
Josh Q I was thinking the same thing. They should get a third guy just to hold stuff while he forges and drinks coffee. With a John Wayne expression.
I wanted every shot to cut to Will drinking his coffee again, a more accurate representation haha
Fairly tight vs very tight....
Which one is metric?
fairly tight is metric very tight is standard
Very tight is definitely American, gotta go until you hear something click.
Neither. 240 tights per inch.
Two clicks and a rat tail is standard.
Two dicks in a black male is metric
I'm 51 and I'm so happy that they're people like you 2 out there ! It makes my heart very happy
Been watching your videos forever and always loved them!
You want to know what I find the most gratifying these days?
Will: work with one hand, drink coffee with the other.
I am a Deathwish Coffee man myself, but the principal of cofee+work=project has served me in good stead for many years.
I have to use a Stanley insulated mug because A. I live in Minnesota, and B. I am (to my shame) a klutz. Sadly, many a fine mug has met an premature demise at my hands.
Alex: I learned so much from you.
Will: COFFEE-FUELED WORK-BROTHER!!
"No pictures of damascus screwdriver on the internet..."
*Looks up*
Genuinely surprised...
Google failed me tonight. Also, this video did come up as one of the top results, lol.
Now the next thing you have to make is a Damascus screw...
Screw that
@@ThatOneGuy-AskYourMom The alternative would be nuts!
Love Will's old school craft, and what's best it perfectly complements Alec's talent for adding a note of contemporary sparkle!... and congrats to the production crew, some nice editing touches in this vid, only downside is I now have to wait for part 2...Arrrrrgh
Making all these things with gem setting is a fantastic and productive way to get back into practice!!! I'm excited to see what else yall make!!!
Who needs a hardware store when you have a forge!
Like he always says, if you don't have a tool, make a tool
We just want whatever you release. Always a blast! Keep it up!
I love the idea of damascus tools. I have daydreamed several times about a set of damascus combination wrenches. Possibly made of stainless damascus. Broaches could be custom made in the shop(clickspring) for the box end and the mill could be used to accurately size the open end. You guys are much more likely to be able to pull this off than I ever would be
You guys look so happy to be forging. The engraving, gem setting and wax molding stuff is neat but that isn't the blacksmithing that you love
Next should be a Damascus coffee cup challenge.
Can't say that I've heard of anyone making there own hand tools like screw drivers.
You should make some Damascus nails with really wide heads and build a cabinet or something with them.
Good fodder for another collaboration with the samurai?
Alec, I've been watching you for a while. I love the videos. When you moved your shop and had to do a bunch of "fresh start" videos I thought it was brilliant for content because I do enjoy watching all that goes in to making the things you make. On top of that, I find the energy and banter between you and Will to be very complimentary. I have enjoyed seeing this progression and will continue to watch you make things. Keep up the great content.
I gotta say that the editor is *on point* with the hammering / tool sounds mixed with the music (like at 2:32). Love it!!
Love it! Never seen a screwdriver that was so purdy 😁
Will holding a coffee cup is gonna get turned into a meme. Gods y'alls work is cool.
is is
Will is a very skilled blacksmith. I couldn't be more pleased with their partnership!
It is like meditation to watch Will working. So composed all the time, he blushes sometimes in front of camera though and that is fun to watch.
Do you keep the little tags/off-cuts of Damascus?? Polished and turned into pendants... So sell-able!!
Gunsmiths appear to have a thing for very nice turnscrews, particularly the black power crowd. I'm sure I've seen some Damascus ones somewhere, but I might be confusing many displays of Damascus knives with the many fine turnscrews and the odd suit of armour. Probably Henry Krank in Pudsey?
I've seen many made from Timascus. @greg_burger_customs on IG was the first fabricator of these that I took note of.
I like that you guys got back to simple but well executed work, so you can feel more confident when you get back to the saber and maybe find simple solutions to it.
I'm liking these forge challenges you and Will have been doing recently. And building these everyday useful tools is great content as well.
So excited to see the most beautiful screwdriver in the world. (Not something I woke up this morning thinking I was going to say)
Hey Alec I was wondering if maybe you could make a dark Damascus tanto blade with a dark sheath.?? Please like this if you would also like to see that
So very happy to see you fellows actually forging again.
I'm glad Will understands the importance of always having a cup of coffee.
I’m fairly convinced there’s nothing in Will’s coffee mug.
Do a damascus touchmark for the grille of the Steele Mobile!! XD
Wonderful! Truly this is already a great looking screwdriver. Cannot wait to see it with those handles and with the pattern etched.
I almost wish you had enough to do a Robertson screwdriver too. Seems like that might be even easier than a phillips... except you would need to decide if you were doing a 1, 2 or 3.
I know some people really want to see the cavalry sabre right now, but I'm really enjoying the short 'one off' projects.
Why did you not use the mill? Genuinely curious. Also cool build, love how you guys keep it fun.
My thoughts exactly.
Yeah. They didn't want just any run of the mill screwdrivers, after all
Man what would it take to come spend a day in your workshop?
who knows. can't even get an address to send a letter, gift, or otherwise.
Hey Alec! Screwdriver's looking great!
Would you guys ever consider making some kind of tutorial-style video on forging, as after watching your videos (specifically your back to basics series) you have inspired me to have a go and forging and try to forge a knife as a present for my Mum as her 50th is coming up. I would love to learn about forging and make it into a real hobby. I'm just a 16-Year-old boy from Australia, and I find your videos super inspiring.
Keep up the great videos mate.
Love how you are taking an ordinary tool and making it awesome!
Now is the time to do a Damascus anvil.
Damascus power hammer.
He did make a mini Damascus Anvil back in England
I want a Damascus truck bumper
This. One thousand times this.
I love how will is always so chill with a cup of coffee in his hand. Then there's alec whos always turned up to 11
I think they should make a whole set of tools and then a nice wooden toolbox to keep them in. Decorative, useful and unique content.
Question: is Will’s daily coffee consumption measured in cups, or pots?
Answer: yes.
in 5 gallon buckets ;)
CLEAR GRIP PANELS!!!!
Resin perhaps?
When I buy a screewdriver I always grind the tip so the sides are parallel rather than tapered. This helps avoid cam out. Great as ever thanks guys.
The jump cuts in this video are well done. Good job maintaining the motion and coherency.
"Revolutionary" - LOL! :D
Took Will a nice second to get it
Making a $20,000 set of screwdrivers. lol
Potential competition series - Damascus pizza cutters! One makes a wheel style, one makes a rocker style, nice as you can (instead of speed). Would be sweet, lot of knife making skills involved.
You took the words right out of my mouth to describe the screwdriver, I couldn't have said anything better to describe it, good job will!
I guess since it isnt on the internet it doesnt exists huh worlds first hand made Damascus steel screw driver people we are watching history in the making people
Heavens to Betsy I've been thinking you needed to make a screwdriver for ever!!!
The humble overlooked yet so essential screwdriver. That's awsome, should make a essential Damascus homeowners tool kit
Bringing Will in was a great idea im glad we still get content even while you recover from whatever went wrong on the saber this time.
just waiting on stuff for the Cavalry Saber....
kmonz90 probably ordering more tools or materials
Cameron McPeak or doing a few practice runs.
I'm thinking they have a large commercial vacuum chamber coming.
Is that coffee cup permanently attached to Will's hand or what?
He accidentally epoxied it to his hand :(
@@renealbrechtsen9743 nice
it’s his logo.....maybe HAS to wear Alec shirt merch, but allowed to have his own mug.
The world needs a Damascus Bier Stein !
. . . . _a _*_SET_*_ of Damascus Bier _*_SteinS_*_ _*_!!!_*
Summary of this channel:
An energetic blacksmith with infinite energy makes a bunch of random Damascus stuff with epic montages of blacksmithing and solid explanations of what’s going on.
you should do a colab with zna
Every time I see one of these comments he hearts it. I think he's up to something lol
@@enderdragon5299 SAME
The legends say that if you say damascus 3 times you wil get a hearth from this youtuber...
damascus damascus damascus
Lol ikr
I'm really excited to see how this turns out. It's good to see you guys working on your skills lately to prepare for when you're able to complete the cavalry sabre later on. It's been really fun to see you become the blacksmith you are today, Alec, and I'm glad you were able to find such a skilled partner in Will.
You are a very talented man Will, looking forward to seeing this finished.
Do another challenge video, this time make a set of tongs
That would be a fantastic challenge to see
How about trying to make a flail!? New and challenging I bet
He made one about 10 months ago.
@@DajNation my mistake.... lmao
Making the best tools has been a mark of excellence for more than 500 years. The Renaissance is wear we saw the creation of a finely-crafted scientific instruments. Note the Van de graaff generator and other equipment of the era
I just love the swagger Will has over there working steel mug in hand
Is that the same design as AVEs screwdriver?
Cameron McPeak That was my thought... good, strong design.
LockPickingLawyer ya man no doubt! Id be so down to bid on this over the ring haha.
I was under the impression AvE's screwdriver was based on a fairly historic design that's isn't really economically feasible nowadays, regardless of it's arguably superior feature set... Anyway, beautiful design, should be pretty sweet.
Yes and no aves handle scales were more rounded
Check out RelicWoodCo he makes some quality stuff. Would love to see a colab!
Hes way under rated
This is Epic screwdriver innovation. You guys are awesome.
I love watching Will too !
Keep making those awesome damascus pieces guys !