Rubbing down my new German friend.

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  • Опубліковано 8 тра 2024
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  • @geraltus414
    @geraltus414 2 роки тому +1418

    Me as a german everytime he says something good about the hammer: yes yes that was basically me

    • @aro_tv3082
      @aro_tv3082 2 роки тому +47

      Kann ich nur unterschreiben / Same

    • @aserta
      @aserta 2 роки тому +14

      Even at a quarter German, i feel the same. :)

    • @JeeDee96
      @JeeDee96 2 роки тому +22

      Bin ich auch ganz bei dir !

    • @artembannick8017
      @artembannick8017 2 роки тому +43

      Each time he praised the hammer I was like. Of course it is it's German

    • @hoboflapjacks
      @hoboflapjacks 2 роки тому +12

      Yes yes. He wants to oil you up.

  • @danieljungmayer7064
    @danieljungmayer7064 2 роки тому +911

    *Alec shows Will’s hammer falling over*
    -Too soon… I say as I let out an accidental chuckle 😬🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @Agar4Life
      @Agar4Life 2 роки тому +18

      So SO too soon.

    • @BalticBlades
      @BalticBlades 2 роки тому +38

      it broke my heart... best wishes to Will!

    • @EmperorIcePenguin
      @EmperorIcePenguin 2 роки тому +51

      everytime i hear that scream, it pains my heart and soul

    • @chodders2329
      @chodders2329 2 роки тому +11

      I wonder if will watches alecs vids 😂

    • @jasepoag8930
      @jasepoag8930 2 роки тому +21

      Tragic for sure, but at least it fell away from him. He would have been squashed like a bug.

  • @TheZilo77
    @TheZilo77 2 роки тому +162

    Came here because of Tom Scott, stayed for the charming Hammer Man™️

  • @ethanfulton4395
    @ethanfulton4395 2 роки тому +160

    Reasons I love Alec's videos:
    1. His use of his friend and colleagues scream of agony for comedic effect
    2. He uses his underwear to rub oil into antique German machinery
    3. His genuine enthusiasm to be in the workshop

    • @cvbattum
      @cvbattum 2 роки тому +10

      4. Him yeeting nuts through the workshop while shouting he's putting them somewhere safe.

    • @Muck006
      @Muck006 2 роки тому +1

      That thing is old ... but not antique.

    • @blahblahbblahhhh
      @blahblahbblahhhh Рік тому

      5. using crocs to straighten pipes

  • @socrazybmx
    @socrazybmx 2 роки тому +334

    NGL...watching Alec toss the hardware across the shop made my hair stand on end

    • @Gigglfritzz
      @Gigglfritzz 2 роки тому +8

      i almost peed myself laughing.....

    • @FuneralProcession
      @FuneralProcession 2 роки тому +10

      It actually made me wonder if he secretly kept them and tossed some other metal bits

  • @izices
    @izices 2 роки тому +470

    Will's scream of pain still wrenches my gut... Poor Will.
    The timing of that joke was perfect though-

    • @danielluna1826
      @danielluna1826 2 роки тому +11

      It hurts me just to see that moment and his scream i know your same feeling

    • @sunlightdrive
      @sunlightdrive 2 роки тому +2

      Could you link me to the video with Will's scream? Thanks!

    • @FuneralProcession
      @FuneralProcession 2 роки тому

      Agree but the first joke still hurts the most

    • @izices
      @izices 2 роки тому +1

      @@sunlightdrive UA-cam doesn't allow me to post links, but it's the last episode of his powerhammer restoration

    • @KamiCrit
      @KamiCrit 2 роки тому

      @@izices Why is it the last?

  • @sarinredfield
    @sarinredfield 2 роки тому +203

    "Lets put these somewhere safe"
    Yeets them across the shop
    Me dying with tears in my eyes.

    • @hyperfluff_folf
      @hyperfluff_folf 2 роки тому +1

      True

    • @AndreNavacinsk
      @AndreNavacinsk 2 роки тому +1

      this

    • @duck1sgood
      @duck1sgood 2 роки тому +2

      The dedication he had to that bit omg. I couldnt imagine it being an easy task fetching those lil' nuts back... Or maybe he threw a totally different set of nuts

  • @TheFarrier
    @TheFarrier 2 роки тому +640

    Now that’s a title 😅😂

    • @flowwizardz6695
      @flowwizardz6695 2 роки тому +15

      Then shows the wieners lol

    • @Handmade7230
      @Handmade7230 2 роки тому +1

      Hi All Guy

    • @carlossolana2449
      @carlossolana2449 2 роки тому +2

      let's just not serch the same thing in google

    • @sumtimwong3728
      @sumtimwong3728 2 роки тому +1

      I think Ive seen this one on the hub

    • @MrPacman64
      @MrPacman64 2 роки тому +1

      I didn't even read the title till I saw this comment

  • @heckin_dinosaw
    @heckin_dinosaw 2 роки тому +213

    "we want to avoid getting kinks in the pipe"
    *Removes duct tape and rope from box*
    Have to say, I'm loving the humour

    • @johnmaier1215
      @johnmaier1215 2 роки тому +17

      Haaaaa! I didn't get that until now.... Thank you for that.

    • @wadew470
      @wadew470 2 роки тому +2

      Glad I'm not the only one that noticed that

  • @NeOnViiPeRZz
    @NeOnViiPeRZz 2 роки тому +85

    “I’ve texted the dealer” really got me thinking I’ve clicked on the wrong video

    • @cavemanvi
      @cavemanvi 2 роки тому +9

      the hot dog the title the olive joke the croc joke this crammed humor from the last 3,000 videos ive seen into just one.

  • @theyertishere7831
    @theyertishere7831 2 роки тому +137

    This was a really funny episode. I like seeing comedy in your videos. The hot dog bit had me laughing so hard. And when you threw the plumbing bits- hysterical. Good editing too. Love you guys’ stuff

  • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
    @BuckinBillyRaySmith 2 роки тому +126

    I can already feel that im goin to have a problem with collecting vintage smithy stuff , that hammer is NUTSO. peace and love to your crew.

    • @zachrichard9440
      @zachrichard9440 2 роки тому +1

      Hey Buckin'! Was just watching your videos earlier today.

  • @SuperGoldenDJ
    @SuperGoldenDJ 2 роки тому +59

    This video is seriously gold, i fucking love the humor

  • @thehellofajumper
    @thehellofajumper 2 роки тому +69

    Everybody: "restoring Powerhammers isnt sexy"
    Alex: "Hold my tea!""

  • @Urbansprint5100
    @Urbansprint5100 2 роки тому +65

    When you realize you're better at soldering then Alec Steele and you finally feel a bit of success in your life because you don't feel inferior when watching him for that one scene.

    • @Ghhyuttgg
      @Ghhyuttgg 2 роки тому +6

      Get off your knees son, it doesn’t become you

    • @napoleonbonerfarte6739
      @napoleonbonerfarte6739 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ghhyuttgg uag

    • @justasidequestnpc6396
      @justasidequestnpc6396 Рік тому

      Same here lol...then again, soldering electronics is pretty different from soldering plumbing.

    • @Urbansprint5100
      @Urbansprint5100 Рік тому

      @@justasidequestnpc6396 Imma be honest. I have a harder time soldering a pipe joint then I do electronics. And I am a plumber myself. But I do hold myself to a high standard with my sweated joints so that'd probably be why.

  • @tylerakerfeldt7220
    @tylerakerfeldt7220 2 роки тому +16

    “There’s even a thimble in there incase you want to get your haberdashery on” is the most British sentence I’ve ever heard.

  • @jakobgirrer4581
    @jakobgirrer4581 2 роки тому +225

    Alec: *wears rebreather space suit thingie to rub down his german friend*
    Jamie: eh paint dust shmaint dust, hoodie will do just fine

    • @Masononi
      @Masononi 2 роки тому +13

      Jamie had a dust mask on, and it's very likely lead paint

    • @Handmade7230
      @Handmade7230 2 роки тому

      I Think So All guy

  • @pgreenawalt
    @pgreenawalt 2 роки тому +492

    Can I just say how much I enjoy the more “mature” Alec? Must be Jaime’s influence.

    • @caveofskarzs1544
      @caveofskarzs1544 2 роки тому +35

      It's great. Has to be one of his most entertaining videos thus far!

    • @spongeorpete7289
      @spongeorpete7289 2 роки тому

      Yep

    • @FDSchmidtie
      @FDSchmidtie 2 роки тому +11

      Love the quick montage of him rubbing the polished hammer and tickling the.... lever pommels?

    • @ardencassie5150
      @ardencassie5150 2 роки тому +4

      It wasn’t the turn I was expecting from this channel. But it was quite amusing.

    • @jvmiller1995
      @jvmiller1995 2 роки тому +1

      I have been with this channel since around 400K subs. He was in his old old shop part of it had dirt floors. Him and Sam banged out like 100 hammers. He was focused then. But it got a little silly for a while. Not that him and will did not do some good work but it was not the change may of us wanted.

  • @knowbrainer233
    @knowbrainer233 2 роки тому +68

    Hey, Alec... We've seen you make LOTS of chef's knives... When are you going to make a skillet/frying pan to cook all that chopped up stuff in?

  • @brandonroe01
    @brandonroe01 2 роки тому +6

    So today was a weird one. On my break at work I went to go get a meal deal for lunch and as I was roaming the isle I spotted someone with an Alec Steele T-shirt on and then took a second look and saw it was in fact Mr Steele himself. At first I didn’t really know how to react and thought I’d wait for him to finish his shopping to saying hi. This made my day at work much better and I’m happy that he’s as nice in person as he is on UA-cam. A bit shorter than I expected though.

  • @CanadianParamedic
    @CanadianParamedic 2 роки тому +28

    Every car guy out there is yelling at the screen "That's a banjo bolt!"🤣

    • @BobSkiz1
      @BobSkiz1 2 роки тому +1

      true lol

    • @MadebyKourmoulis
      @MadebyKourmoulis 2 роки тому

      I was caught off guard with how surprised he was with it.

  • @MadMathMike
    @MadMathMike 2 роки тому +29

    Loved the bit about storing the fittings somewhere safe by throwing them over the office! 🤣

  • @johnlincoln4616
    @johnlincoln4616 2 роки тому +23

    Those fittings for the oiler are called “banjo fittings”, they can be found pretty easily if you need to replace them.

    • @njones420
      @njones420 2 роки тому +2

      I'm surprised Alec hadn't encountered these before...must have never owned a cheap first car ;)

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 2 роки тому

      And since it's a German machine from the second half of the 20th century (not quite sure if the plate says 1958 or 1968, leaning towards the latter) they're probably metric, although plumbing parts do have a tendency of being Imperial. Copper pipe has been metric for a long time, everything threaded is BSP (Whitworth pipe thread).

    • @dave_h_8742
      @dave_h_8742 2 роки тому

      Should have kept the old pipe for the shape so he could copy it to the new pipe.
      ( why did it need new pipe ? ) oil filter inside the oil pump reservoir should have cleaned the crud out the bottom whilst disassembled.

    • @type17
      @type17 2 роки тому +1

      Common on Bosch fuel injection systems (eg: D-Jetronic & K-Jetronic) on older German cars from the 60's/70's. Brings back great memories of re-making the fuel, brake, and hydraulic lines on Mercedes 600 Großers.

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck 2 роки тому +6

    3:00 My heart jumped... again... if even someone watching over youtube has a too vivid memory of that moment, poor Will must still have nightmares about it.
    5:05 That's an awesome and inspiring mom!

  • @FelDivan
    @FelDivan 2 роки тому +363

    Just couldn’t say no to a title like that.

    • @LtGrandpoobah
      @LtGrandpoobah 2 роки тому +7

      My thoughts, exactly.

    • @cavemanvi
      @cavemanvi 2 роки тому +3

      the hotdog analogy the title is alec becoming funny?

    • @raymond4191
      @raymond4191 2 роки тому +1

      😂👍 Wonder if Alec gave this title a second thought ..

    • @timothylongblacksmithing6743
      @timothylongblacksmithing6743 2 роки тому +1

      same

    • @Rita-pw6su
      @Rita-pw6su 2 роки тому

      It is so early in the day that🍣🍢🍠🍝🍜🍛🍚

  • @tatoey3874
    @tatoey3874 2 роки тому +121

    "It was pretty messy, but not bad for my first time."
    - Alec

  • @kulmajaba
    @kulmajaba 2 роки тому +3

    The humour and interpersonal chemistry in this episode is magical.

  • @philiptclark23
    @philiptclark23 2 роки тому +19

    "It was very messy but not bad for my first time" the level of innuendo in this video is something else

  • @DavidGuyton
    @DavidGuyton 2 роки тому +406

    You didn't get the opportunity to learn the greatest lesson in copper line work.....forgetting to put the fitting on before flaring the line.

    • @steveholland1163
      @steveholland1163 2 роки тому +2

      but he also put a feral on the same fitting it doesn't make sense

    • @carola7893
      @carola7893 2 роки тому +3

      There are easy peasy lemon squeezie ways. With compression fittings, you use a ferrell and you don't have to flare the line.
      I learned this replacing the brake lines for my truck. IE the ones that go thru the frame to the brake hoses that go to the calipers.

    • @bwood6337
      @bwood6337 2 роки тому +15

      Some goes for soldering.
      Forgetting the damn heat-shrink!

    • @7head7metal7
      @7head7metal7 2 роки тому

      Same with soldering connectors to cables, and forgetting the bend protection D:

    • @sheerluckholmes5468
      @sheerluckholmes5468 2 роки тому +3

      We have had *feral* and we have had *ferrell* now how about we have *ferrule* . You're welcome 😂😂😂

  • @farmermiyagi1338
    @farmermiyagi1338 2 роки тому +91

    The technical term is "banjo fitting". Common in automotive braking systems. ;)

    • @jasepoag8930
      @jasepoag8930 2 роки тому +7

      Yep, overtorqued a couple of those bad boys in my day.

    • @Guysm1l3y
      @Guysm1l3y 2 роки тому +9

      @@jasepoag8930 Crank until it gets loose, then back it off a 1/4 turn and blame it on the overnight shift.

    • @rogerbrady1578
      @rogerbrady1578 2 роки тому +4

      Also used in aviation

    • @MadebyKourmoulis
      @MadebyKourmoulis 2 роки тому +2

      And diesel fuel systems.

    • @remiqaine
      @remiqaine 2 роки тому +3

      and Subaru turbos

  • @JeremiahBrewington
    @JeremiahBrewington 2 роки тому +4

    I enjoyed how much fun and how goofy you were in this video, great job Alec and Jamie!

  • @JessWLStuart
    @JessWLStuart 2 роки тому +4

    Alec, I love how you get so much joy from everything you endeavor. It's inspirational! Thanks!

  • @AdamKiraly_3d
    @AdamKiraly_3d 2 роки тому +47

    These past few episodes almost felt like watching This old Tony 😂 missed this type of free form content from you

  • @john1837deere
    @john1837deere 2 роки тому +19

    Just spit out my food when Alec chucked the plumbing fittings behind him! Thoroughly enjoyed the new editing style!!

  • @michaelhill1176
    @michaelhill1176 2 роки тому +2

    Been watching for last five years and you never stop impressing me learning new and cool things thank you for the wonderful experience

  • @beefy256
    @beefy256 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for wearing proper respiratory protection and even investing in a PAPR. So few people take safety seriously in these situations and it is fantastic to see people actually care and do it right. Amazing to see a big piece on safety with grinding tools as well, yet another hazard people think they're impervious to.

  • @Makatea
    @Makatea 2 роки тому +35

    That looking glass Jamie broke was a beautiful detail. You should be able to replace it with a piece of cut to size window glass of the right thickness and some silicone sealant. The oil pressure should be low enough not to break it.
    If you want to keep with the steampunk theme, you could also cut some thin leather accordingly to serve as a seal.

  • @blaynespringer
    @blaynespringer 2 роки тому +27

    No one can convince me that Alec wasn't on drugs for the entirety of this video.

    • @demonfire691
      @demonfire691 2 роки тому +2

      If drugs help me bend tubing that well then sign me up

    • @0000Sierra117
      @0000Sierra117 2 роки тому +3

      Well, he did contact his dealer

  • @skrubbkne4039
    @skrubbkne4039 2 роки тому +3

    I`ve been watching your videos for years.
    And i love the work you do. Both the craftsmanshipas a smith, and the videos.
    I must say I am truly in awe of your skills as a craftsman, content creator and businessmasn.
    I must say I really like this format.
    This is by far the best video i`ve seen you do.

  • @cainheath7610
    @cainheath7610 2 роки тому +2

    I can't wait for the video when Alec has to access that plate and the copper line is right there 😆

  • @laughinghyena001
    @laughinghyena001 2 роки тому +27

    Cheering you on in everything you do.
    You are an inspiration to all to just get out there and make things.
    You're one of the very rare persons who can rightfully claim the title of "Self-Made".
    Go! Alec! Go!

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele  2 роки тому +8

      Honored thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @tommmlij
    @tommmlij 2 роки тому +36

    Ah, the title sounds nice for me as a German. :D

  • @nathanielmaceachern9135
    @nathanielmaceachern9135 2 роки тому +3

    This is the most chaotic episode I have ever seen from Alec Steele, and I am here for it.

  • @SAMelton777
    @SAMelton777 2 роки тому +1

    I like the focus on the jokes and bits on the videos that deal with smaller projects. GG!

  • @oldfishy100
    @oldfishy100 2 роки тому +14

    Next time you use a flaring tool for pipe be it copper or aluminum make sure to put some Vaseline on the cone of the flaring tool, helps a ton with the consistency and quality of the flare also make sure to deburr the ends of the pipe well but not too much, as too little or too much will cause cracks and leaks at the edge of the flare Tips and tricks from an Aircraft hydraulics guy

  • @caveofskarzs1544
    @caveofskarzs1544 2 роки тому +35

    Will's scream is just as iconic as Luke Skywalker's.

  • @petercowan1969
    @petercowan1969 2 роки тому

    Please never lose you passion for this!
    I have followed your journey through your entire channel, across all of your videos. You are without a doubt my favorite channel on the tubes. Been looking forward to the next video for days :)
    This is the first and only time I have ever actually commented :) power hammer rebuilds and multi part builds are my absolute favorite!

  • @stormyjellybean2925
    @stormyjellybean2925 2 роки тому +1

    I haven't been on youtube much in the last year, and I'm loving the chaotic energy in these new videos

  • @5Breaker
    @5Breaker 2 роки тому +23

    When cutting the copper pipe I recommend not going all the way through. Instead get close and then do a round wiggle to get the cut to work harden. It breaks of almost clean and with a larger inside diameter instead. Also pushing argon through the pipe when brazing to avoid oxidation on the inside... well it's pushing oil so it might not matter in this case.

  • @Melandruu
    @Melandruu 2 роки тому +3

    Alex I've been watching your channel for a good few years now and I've got to say any of your videos about tinkering on new equipment I could watch forever find it so interesting my man

  • @litlclutch
    @litlclutch 2 роки тому

    Really like how the copper piping turned out, especially the spiral into the pump, Looks great and the colour difference really makes it pop.

  • @texasoutlaw4222
    @texasoutlaw4222 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching the types of videos. I miss my old job(i ran a punch and press machine) learned quite a bit about maintaining that big beast. Great video

  • @felixpelletier4296
    @felixpelletier4296 2 роки тому +39

    "It was very messy, but not bad for my first time."
    Alec Steele

    • @EdgarFroes
      @EdgarFroes 2 роки тому +3

      Gotta practice rubbing that delicious German friend,

    • @gsmith8098
      @gsmith8098 2 роки тому +1

      'There's always time for lube'

  • @jeffhreid
    @jeffhreid 2 роки тому +28

    Alec said “pants” as an American working in England I learned that in British English that means underwear, I had a chuckle at that . Cheers Alec

    • @krcb197
      @krcb197 2 роки тому +3

      Wait till he sells bum bags

    • @njones420
      @njones420 2 роки тому +2

      @@krcb197 I find "Fanny-pack" much more offensive XD

  • @uomtnman
    @uomtnman 2 роки тому

    This video effervesces with distilled Steele spirit. More of this please! It’s awesome.

  • @25TheCaveMan
    @25TheCaveMan 2 роки тому

    These resto vids are so cool! Learn so many things that I never would have known otherwise, thanks a ton Alec!!

  • @RobTyler93
    @RobTyler93 2 роки тому +10

    What the hell did I just watch 😂 absolutely loved the sense of humour in this boys, keep it up!

  • @shadedzero
    @shadedzero 2 роки тому +40

    As an air-conditioning technician who works with copper, you could've easily rolled it out on the ground and it be perfectly straight. Just a easy tip for future soft copper usage

    • @toxicchemist7383
      @toxicchemist7383 2 роки тому +2

      It might just be me but it looks like he flared a compression fitting. Might lead to a few leaks

    • @millwrightrick1
      @millwrightrick1 2 роки тому

      @@toxicchemist7383 Yeah, don't need a ferrule on s flare fitting.

    • @johnfredriksson9477
      @johnfredriksson9477 2 роки тому

      If he could avoid having those loops just above the pumps standing vertical, he would also have an easier time filling the tubes without air-pockets.
      But it looks really cool.

  • @rydeen450
    @rydeen450 2 роки тому +1

    I am just so impressed at where this channel has gone in such a short period of time. Amazing work, great quality and always entertaining!

  • @TankToChest
    @TankToChest 2 роки тому +4

    That bolt doesn’t need to line up with the holes!
    There’s space in the fitting for oil to flow.
    That oil line fitting is your standard banjo bolt on most hydraulic brake setups especially motorcycles. You’ll find they are very common.

  • @JFlick-nz1jj
    @JFlick-nz1jj 2 роки тому +26

    You could easily have missed the olive joke, but it had me laughing for way too long. Brilliant sealing material

    • @SR-hf9kv
      @SR-hf9kv 2 роки тому

      I was curious what the olive reference meant......

  • @sebastiaan2870
    @sebastiaan2870 2 роки тому +11

    I have spit my coffee over the screen multiple times over the screen already, and I am not even halfway yet :'D Great episode!

  • @frankandstuff
    @frankandstuff 2 роки тому +2

    Jamie kicking the screw was absolutely hilarious

  • @isaacfulton7731
    @isaacfulton7731 2 роки тому +1

    That bolt with a screw and donut shaped connection on the oiler is called a banjo bolt. Extremely common on car braking systems connecting the soft rubber line to the brake caliper

  • @Valc09
    @Valc09 2 роки тому +10

    Love the energy Jamie brings to the videos!

    • @smartgorilla
      @smartgorilla 2 роки тому

      Makes Alec create descent content and not procrastinate like I do. Hate poor weird content. Finish the dagger.. dam it..what is he doing outside....

  • @jamesread11
    @jamesread11 2 роки тому +36

    Poor old will… he had just finished his counselling to get over the power hammer incident and you just dragged it all back up 😂😂😂

    • @Rita-pw6su
      @Rita-pw6su 2 роки тому

      Do I find you here, you old er!🎏🎎🎍🎋🎊🎉🎈

    • @Rita-pw6su
      @Rita-pw6su 2 роки тому

      by the side of Little Red-Cap🥩🍖🧀🥞🥨🥖🥐

    • @Rita-pw6su
      @Rita-pw6su 2 роки тому

      Then just as he was going to 🛒00000000000000000000

  • @huntzilla360cave3
    @huntzilla360cave3 2 роки тому

    I love seeing the mistakes and progress at the flare tool, when I was in my Pneudraulics class I was the slowest but I continuously asked to keep working on it instead of moving on (to repair a different actuator.. they're all very similar so it's easy with my mechanical inclination) but in the end, I flared the quickest and cleanest/best tolerance out of my class. amazing job, nice clean bends, didn't even ripple the inside of the curves!

  • @bigpete1986
    @bigpete1986 2 роки тому +2

    Variable speed grinder is the way forward when using the fine wire cup brunches. Makes a massive difference to slow it down and makes it last longer too. Plus a heavy weight apron!!

  • @paulhopkins1905
    @paulhopkins1905 2 роки тому +4

    L means long radius on the bender. Its used for a 90 or larger bend on center. R is for reverse, right to left bends. 45 30 and 15 degree bends will be closer to the hook the shallower the angle. I spent 15 years of my life bending miles and miles of tubing as an instrument fitter

  • @Bluedotred
    @Bluedotred 2 роки тому +22

    Can we just take a moment to pay homage to Alex's phone screen.
    I mean there's cracked and then there's left it on the power hammer!

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460
    @steadfasttherenowned2460 2 роки тому

    The copper plumbing looks really cool. Exactly the kind of thing that makes my visual cortex dance and sing.

  • @dancan104
    @dancan104 2 роки тому

    i love, love, love the way you guys get silly. so much fun

  • @CarlinCookman
    @CarlinCookman 2 роки тому +20

    This popped up as I'm driving home with my newly acquired 125lb german double horn from Holland Anvil. After 3+ years of forging on one of your striking anvils, it couldn't be better timed.

  • @johnpatz8395
    @johnpatz8395 2 роки тому +14

    Even with the protective clothing, if your doing a lot of wire wheeling, I’d suggest a heavy duty leather apron, so the wires stick in it, and you campo easily remove it when your down and brush it down to remove the wires, that otherwise end up in your clothing, and can result in punctures and/or scratches/cuts, on unprotected body parts when you move on to the next task. Also they can be gradually forced through the thing over time, poking on scratching the skin underneath.

    • @Makatea
      @Makatea 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, that's really an often overlooked danger with high rpm-wirewheels, good that Alec took some time to explain all the gory details of what can go wrong...

    • @JETWTF
      @JETWTF 2 роки тому +2

      A leather jacket and apron. Those wire wheel fibers stuck into clothing makes fiberglass insulation feel like a good massage compared.

    • @johnpatz8395
      @johnpatz8395 2 роки тому +1

      @@JETWTF yeah, forgot the jacket

    • @dannyarrowheadstalker3054
      @dannyarrowheadstalker3054 2 роки тому +1

      I loved my machinists leather apron, 500 degree steel chips would bounce right off unlike those school issued cotton ones. Never had to use a wire wheel in the machine shop.

  • @jeremyvii
    @jeremyvii 2 роки тому +2

    Man, the humor in this is *immaculate*

  • @jarbeefis
    @jarbeefis 2 роки тому +1

    I love how the videos are more chaotic now. Glad to be back, Alec!

  • @scottyj10200
    @scottyj10200 2 роки тому +3

    When pallet jacking on incline, turn wheels 90° to the slope 👍

  • @bluedogguy
    @bluedogguy 2 роки тому +3

    "If you’re “chuffed” it means you’re feeling happy or pleased about something. If you’re “chuffed to bits” than you’re just having a jolly good day, aren’t you, mate?"
    Chuffed. Never heard that word before. Means Alec is happy. Now I know.

  • @7head7metal7
    @7head7metal7 2 роки тому +2

    I truly enjoyed the chaotic energy in this video, so much fun!

  • @cullendrayer7708
    @cullendrayer7708 2 роки тому

    Love the humor in this video, very different and refreshing

  • @killianramsey4805
    @killianramsey4805 2 роки тому +12

    I was terrified by that title... Yet intrigued

  • @asheddie
    @asheddie 2 роки тому +5

    The funniest episode for years. Well done guys, that was brilliant 😂

  • @rowanpomeroysoos6339
    @rowanpomeroysoos6339 2 роки тому

    Love a good bit of banter especially when it comes from Alec

  • @tbillington
    @tbillington 2 роки тому

    So much quality humour both verbal and physical in this video. Keep it up guys, this one was super entertaining.

  • @user-pf1jq9pb6t
    @user-pf1jq9pb6t 2 роки тому +4

    I love the Alec - Cameraman relation, the video is funnier and more entertaining

  • @SchlachtschiffBismarck
    @SchlachtschiffBismarck 2 роки тому +8

    Me:German
    Sees Video with "German" in the Title
    Me 2 Seconds later:
    I WANT THIS
    Or how we would say in Germany:
    Jo dat will ich haben

    • @geraltus414
      @geraltus414 2 роки тому +2

      Würd sagen du hast die westfälische Art recht gut getroffen

  • @maxrickard5911
    @maxrickard5911 2 роки тому

    This video was a bloody trip….Glad to have been on it😂

  • @DavidTomaschik
    @DavidTomaschik 2 роки тому

    The copper piping looks so good!

  • @RobertGracie
    @RobertGracie 2 роки тому +11

    I wonder how ColinFurze would say to your plumbing skills I guess...."Awesome mate"

    • @dysartes
      @dysartes 2 роки тому +2

      ...could've asked Colin to come down to the workshop and teach him.

  • @MrMazza4321
    @MrMazza4321 2 роки тому +4

    Get rubbing that power hammer Alec 😉

  • @robertvanhyfte6422
    @robertvanhyfte6422 2 роки тому

    Alec,
    I have been watching your videos for about 3 1/2 years now... I haven't liked or anything because I'm a backwoods country boy and liking things isn't really something I do regularly and I apologize for that.... But I can say that i truly enjoy your videos and I eagerly await each and every upload. I have watched you become a truly magnificent blacksmith with each and every project, and although I have only slightly meddled into blacksmithing I am passionate about it .... Something about taking an lump of something and reanimating it into a useful, working thing fascinates me, and you do a fantastic job of that. Between working on incredible blacksmithing challenges to building and (sometimes) repairing the many intricacies of a functional blacksmithing shop, to creating a watcher friendly channel for all of us to enjoy .. you do a phenomenal job , Sir. And for that I thank you.
    Sincerely,
    Robert

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 2 роки тому

    Love the random Seiko Wrist Check from Jamie!

  • @TH-fo6ug
    @TH-fo6ug 2 роки тому +8

    🤦‍♂️ The “glass seeing thingy” is called a sight glass. Also, you should use copper washers on the oil line to create a proper seal.

  • @GrandpaStories826
    @GrandpaStories826 2 роки тому +7

    Alec always finds a way to make everyone's day happier, he inspired me to create my own UA-cam channel❤️💖

  • @Quietus118
    @Quietus118 2 роки тому

    I can't tell if it's just because we saw less of Alec in Montana, but honestly, since you've been back in the UK your videos have been so much more joyful. Great videos as always.

  • @petewinnick9006
    @petewinnick9006 2 роки тому

    This made me chuckle. Keep the vids rolling, loving your work

  • @dragonrider6875
    @dragonrider6875 2 роки тому +7

    Alec normally you keep the old lines as a reference.

    • @Makatea
      @Makatea 2 роки тому +2

      That would've saved quite some guesswork indeed.
      Fortunately it turned out pretty amazing anyway.

    • @dannyarrowheadstalker3054
      @dannyarrowheadstalker3054 2 роки тому

      Always measure between the bends and note the direction of each bend. Then they can be made off of those simple measurements.

  • @jonthomas3065
    @jonthomas3065 2 роки тому +4

    Alec, if you need to bend more soft piping, fill it with sand before you bend it. The send prevents the bends from getting crushed.

  • @thevinstigator2511
    @thevinstigator2511 2 роки тому

    Being a mechanic who's worked with brake lines so much, watching this, is great.

  • @joeyboggs5640
    @joeyboggs5640 2 роки тому

    I love the fun flow of the video!!!