Forging a Hammer from Hammer Plug Damascus! Part 1

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  • @MrGoesBoom
    @MrGoesBoom 2 года назад +790

    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 2 года назад +14

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

    • @youtubeSuckssNow
      @youtubeSuckssNow 2 года назад +20

      Steele vs stelter vs sam

    • @harryminack4385
      @harryminack4385 2 года назад +12

      This time: brick laying

    • @lordvader4089
      @lordvader4089 2 года назад +4

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

    • @Jim_Fries
      @Jim_Fries 2 года назад

      Agree to this 100%

  • @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin
    @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin 2 года назад +252

    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 2 года назад +9

      I do miss their dynamic

    • @imranditta7404
      @imranditta7404 2 года назад +10

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

    • @soberhokage7164
      @soberhokage7164 2 года назад +2

      I was gonna say it's heart warming😂😂

    • @Drew_lininger
      @Drew_lininger 2 года назад +2

      Will is the best

  • @zmasterrahlg
    @zmasterrahlg 2 года назад +29

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

  • @boldger13
    @boldger13 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +4

      Those live streams were fun

    • @mhutchison432
      @mhutchison432 9 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @williamjeffersonclinton69
    @williamjeffersonclinton69 2 года назад +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.

  • @leviathan7477
    @leviathan7477 2 года назад +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

  • @Seelenschmiede
    @Seelenschmiede 2 года назад +105

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

  • @Verdrangung
    @Verdrangung 2 года назад +45

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

    • @dreadin
      @dreadin 2 года назад +2

      you should subscribe to his channel.

  • @bendover-ly2bt
    @bendover-ly2bt 2 года назад +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 .

  • @JennyEverywhere
    @JennyEverywhere 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

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

  • @mattgraham1983
    @mattgraham1983 2 года назад +9

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

  • @TheZohan907
    @TheZohan907 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      He’d have to do it while in Montana.

    • @TheZohan907
      @TheZohan907 2 года назад

      @@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 2 года назад

      Will does have a channel...

    • @juttley
      @juttley 2 года назад +1

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

  • @mwokozitaylor2794
    @mwokozitaylor2794 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      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

  • @wayneneher6362
    @wayneneher6362 2 года назад +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. 😊

  • @saywhatsaywhat1
    @saywhatsaywhat1 2 года назад +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!

  • @rickrussell
    @rickrussell 2 года назад +5

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

  • @chitterman
    @chitterman 2 года назад +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.

  • @seabiscuits
    @seabiscuits 2 года назад +1

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

  • @harringtongwin2537
    @harringtongwin2537 2 года назад +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.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks 2 года назад

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

  • @samfletcher93
    @samfletcher93 2 года назад +2

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

  • @beermonster1234
    @beermonster1234 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад

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

    • @bjornthorgudmundsson2781
      @bjornthorgudmundsson2781 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @aserta
    @aserta 2 года назад

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

  • @jimcorbett3764
    @jimcorbett3764 2 года назад

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

  • @Fabrice1970
    @Fabrice1970 2 года назад +1

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

  • @RadSalacan
    @RadSalacan 2 года назад

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

  • @marcdaslama
    @marcdaslama 2 года назад +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).

  • @mp6756
    @mp6756 2 года назад

    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.

  • @thomasbrandt6677
    @thomasbrandt6677 2 года назад +2

    That stainless foil trick is pretty cool

  • @Fabrice1970
    @Fabrice1970 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      I agree, the Montana videos were the best.👍

  • @danieloldfield1820
    @danieloldfield1820 2 года назад

    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

  • @dalekidd420
    @dalekidd420 2 года назад +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.

  • @bluedogguy
    @bluedogguy 2 года назад +1

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

  • @az99102
    @az99102 2 года назад

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

  • @TheSpartacus23
    @TheSpartacus23 2 года назад +1

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

  • @lidvikarn7063
    @lidvikarn7063 2 года назад +8

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

  • @Farmer1277
    @Farmer1277 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Tankz87
    @Tankz87 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Isaiah-gz4gp
    @Isaiah-gz4gp 2 года назад

    You and Will together makes me happy

  • @corycreighton9837
    @corycreighton9837 2 года назад

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

  • @roBLINDhood
    @roBLINDhood 2 года назад

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

  • @LegacyFTW
    @LegacyFTW 2 года назад

    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 💪⚒️

  • @philtullis7265
    @philtullis7265 2 года назад

    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.

  • @MichaelMaven83
    @MichaelMaven83 2 года назад

    Loved seeing you two boys back together!!!

  • @jlush444
    @jlush444 2 года назад

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

  • @Merennulli
    @Merennulli 2 года назад +1

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

  • @sierrajane7073
    @sierrajane7073 Год назад

    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!

  • @ZorellUnderhood
    @ZorellUnderhood 2 года назад

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

  • @Highlordratick
    @Highlordratick 2 года назад

    It is great watching Master Craftsmen at work.

  • @ZodiakAU
    @ZodiakAU 2 года назад

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

  • @spuggD
    @spuggD 2 года назад +1

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

  • @brandonrcutler
    @brandonrcutler 2 года назад

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

  • @yota4004
    @yota4004 2 года назад

    good to see you and Will hanging out.

  • @CalebOlshefsky
    @CalebOlshefsky 2 года назад

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

  • @Az-om8rw
    @Az-om8rw 2 года назад

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

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr 2 года назад

    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

  • @EmoAdam0312
    @EmoAdam0312 2 года назад +1

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

  • @JUSTINOURSE
    @JUSTINOURSE 2 года назад

    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 ) 🖤🔥🖤

  • @MatthewC9341
    @MatthewC9341 2 года назад +1

    Will we ever see a final video on the electronic forge doors and the series that went with it? 🤔

  • @8ank3r
    @8ank3r 2 года назад

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

  • @philtner67
    @philtner67 Год назад

    Absolutely love the channel and better yet, I love seeing your support of other "RUclipsrs" 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!

  • @richardrappleyea7307
    @richardrappleyea7307 2 года назад

    Will doesn't even work for Alec anymore but he still advertises for him. That's a good friend

  • @jayly7453
    @jayly7453 2 года назад

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

  • @rajmonhw
    @rajmonhw 2 года назад

    The dynamic duo is back!

  • @DigitalPetrol
    @DigitalPetrol 2 года назад

    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!

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy 2 года назад

    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...

  • @CNC-Time-Lapse
    @CNC-Time-Lapse 2 года назад

    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!

  • @GlorifiedGremlin
    @GlorifiedGremlin Год назад +1

    That behemoth power hammer is pretty intimidating tbh

  • @pauleford
    @pauleford 2 года назад

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

  • @brandonhancock110
    @brandonhancock110 2 года назад

    Man it was good seeing you and will together again!

  • @andrewgolubiewski3463
    @andrewgolubiewski3463 2 года назад

    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.

  • @dennisnicholls6267
    @dennisnicholls6267 2 года назад

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

  • @ggamboa9873
    @ggamboa9873 2 года назад

    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!

  • @willehster9467
    @willehster9467 2 года назад

    will has that universal look of someone who just went through a fuckin ringer and is satisfied with the results. congrats on becoming officially recognized will! it’s well deserved!

  • @RonCarver
    @RonCarver 2 года назад

    Well I was going to give you a thumbs up, mostly because Wil was on, but then you showed the scene that makes me cry, you know what you did! :)

  • @ScottRedstone
    @ScottRedstone 2 года назад

    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 2 года назад

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

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 2 года назад

    Sam is going to be glad that Alex is back

  • @christianb-130
    @christianb-130 2 года назад +1

    Need this duo back…

  • @bestjasond
    @bestjasond 2 года назад

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

  • @Jordan-ws6jy
    @Jordan-ws6jy 2 года назад

    Oh Will! So nice to see you both back together again! Steele vs Stelter vs Sam???

  • @chadbeardall3660
    @chadbeardall3660 2 года назад +2

    "Nicely done! AGHHHAHHA!!"

  • @sithinstructor
    @sithinstructor 2 года назад

    Happy to see Will over here. Of course I follow his channel too, but I miss you two together 😁 I was worried there was a falling out.

  • @bscjake
    @bscjake 2 года назад

    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 2 года назад

    So good to see you visit Will!

  • @benfarrimond2098
    @benfarrimond2098 2 года назад

    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.

  • @Brandon-LB
    @Brandon-LB 2 года назад +3

    Hammer Hammering a Hammer to Hammer a Hammer 6:00

  • @Zelmel
    @Zelmel 2 года назад

    Wow, Will's chef's knife is beautiful.

  • @Tinmouser
    @Tinmouser 2 года назад

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

  • @therighteousdom6932
    @therighteousdom6932 2 года назад

    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

  • @oscarn-
    @oscarn- 2 года назад

    Ah, it was super nice seeing Will again in your video!

  • @jeremieleibl8462
    @jeremieleibl8462 2 года назад +1

    Damn it's nice to see you two in the same video again 🔥

  • @dahunter136
    @dahunter136 2 года назад

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

  • @nathanmcdougall1093
    @nathanmcdougall1093 2 года назад

    This is like making a doughnut out of doughnut holes...I love it.

  • @sharpboy211
    @sharpboy211 2 года назад

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

  • @carlmanns9232
    @carlmanns9232 2 года назад

    Great to see you and Will together. My two favorite

  • @johnnyrebel5458
    @johnnyrebel5458 2 года назад +2

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

  • @hawkbox
    @hawkbox 2 года назад

    Ethan makes beautiful hammers, I had an opportunity to make one with him in January and it was an incredibly educational experience.

  • @Moreton2
    @Moreton2 2 года назад +1

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

  • @eduardotechera1898
    @eduardotechera1898 2 года назад

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