Massive Anvil Restoration!
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
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So glad that anvil is back to work. It looks fantastic on the base.
Jason! You're the man! I love your channel and the collabs you do with Will and Alec. It's been fun watching them learn machining from you and grow in confidence and skill!
Thanks a ton Jason! I’m lookin forward to seeing how your video turns out!
My new favorite Duo on RUclips!
I love it when you both colab!
Waiting to see the video where you add an even bigger anvil to your own shop! Your the king of over sized tools and machines I’d love to see the size anvil you would track down!
I'm an old guy, over 70, and it does my heart good to see such a young man with enough character to go the extra effort to get even the fine details of a job just right. Good on ya Will!
Thank you sir!
Being an "older guy" myself, it done my heart good to see one of the only replies that Will responded to was this one. You're quite the young man Mr. Will, stay healthy and strong physically, and your character shall carry you far...someone went far in raising a great young man. Forever a fan.
@@jameslminix6428 at your age why are you spending so much time in a RUclips comments section.
@@BOOGiNS I'm fully retired, I'm single and I really don't have to answer to anyone, and I'll probably have me some ice cream for breakfast, while I post comments on RUclips...problem?
@@jameslminix6428 hehehehe. 👍
As a fan of physics, I loved the ball bouncing bit. Between the extremely level mill table and the extremely level surface of the anvil right after milling, it makes sense that it bounced that way, but it's so rare to see something actually work out that way. That's an amazingly good mill to get that kind of result.
Honestly the bouncing matching up with the frame rate of the camera and looking slow motion was magical... love it
@@VinayVarsani That's what blew me sideways, there wasn't "enough" movement...
Actually it was an amazingly average mill to get that kind of result. I'm just glad they added that bouncing clip in. You could totally see Will straight up discover it accidentally just clowning around. Super cool phenomenon.
Too bad he can't duplicate that at home.
Jason, (Fireball Tool) had to shim up the
anvil at one end, to get the mill to align
up. Watch that video.
steve
Normie here, is it really a result of the mill or is it a result of the cutting tips?
not going to lie, when you dropped that anvil, i had visions of your hammer from steel's shop falling... i was crossing my fingers and toes...
Will carrying 100lb anvil, Will "i don't know what I did to hurt my back"
Also spending a lot of time in a hammock.
@@MrHuntinmarine If you lay diagonally in one it keeps your back straight.
Hate to see you hurt your back at such a young age - you can bounce back quickly now but as you get older it will reoccur with less and less strain. With your lifestyle back injuries could be a real problem. Please be careful (but of course you won't).
@@walterhess6354 I lay in the hammock on the belly sometimes to bend my back the other way.
12:39 that piece of wood went yeet at 200mph
That ball bounce starting at 11:10 looked really cool as it went in and out of phase with the camera's shutter speed.
That is a work of art. Not only functional, but the base sets it off as something you will be proud of. What a center piece for your shop. Well done, Will.
At first sight: "Dang that's one BIGASS anvil!"
On the Cinncinnati: "Umm...."
Awesome stuff. Always a good time when Will and Jason get together!
Will's tool restorations are both incredibly relaxing and deeply satisfying. Seeing old steel that was made with pride and effort be brought back to life with a little elbow grease and love is just fantastic.
I remember Jason getting and setting this beast up. Cool to see it in real life action with wills stuff.
Also, it might be interesting to see some sort of Damascus blade made with the chips from some of Jason's work.
No idea if it would really work out.
With enough steel powder there is a chance it might work out, but I think it would be far too difficult to make a piece without any pockets of air inside, the chips are just too irregular to be completely full. But I know nothing, I'm just an addict to this kind of stuff without any real world experience, so I could be completely wrong.
Hmm, might work if it was washed with solvent to remove oils, mixed with some kind of flux, and compressed into a puck by a hydraulic press prior to forging. Or it might fly apart on the first strike.
No idea if it's feasible, but it sure sounds like it'd be interesting to find out!
Essential Craftsman and Abom did a collaboration kinda like that. I think he made a Damascus axe.
@@TheFurriestOne And i know a guy who has a hydraulic press he can colab with.
Swedish and Japanese come together, the flame finish is an ancient Japanese finish to keep insects and rot at bay, it's called shoshugibon. Love it.
Wil, I was surprised that you didn't make the upper band just a tad small, heat it up, and then apply it to the wood and hit it with a hose to shrink it on. Your mounting may require you to spike it in place, but, you could cut it in two places, weld it back together and then do the heat expansion and water cooling. I've been watching Engle's Coach Shop for several years and heat expansion and water cooling is how Mr. Engle applies iron tires to buggy wheels and hubs. They don't come off without a lot of heat!
I think my Harbor Freight anvil is soft enough that a ball bearing would drop and just stay there, lol. That old anvil has some good steel
I welded a piece of spring steel from a truck leaf spring to my harbor freight anvil. It has held up pretty well.
NOTE: I know 5150/5160 isn’t good for striking surfaces, it is just the largest piece of hardened/hardenable steel I had at the time.
GODBLESS
Had one too. Got to start somewhere helps know and appreciate a good anvil when you get one. Soon im sure.
@@kohlhaascustomknives9464 Hardox is what you want ,you just have to be carefull not to go above 100C° while welding it ,Some people also use forklift forks.
and leave a dent lol
Had one myself
Beautiful restoration!
Nice to see old swedish metal being kept alive through quality products handled with love and care.
My grandfather was from Kolsva.
Never knew of the anvil factory.
He always had a few anvils though, wherever he lived, sparks where flying :)
A tip if you want to duplicate Will's awesome anvil stand. At 10:16 you could swap out the router's base plate for your own larger base plate made out of a piece of wood, allowing it to span a larger void. It will keep whatever you're routing parallel to the surface. I'm sure Will learned this in the process. A lot of woodworkers learn this the hard way when starting out
Or start in the center and work outward...?
That ball bearing bounce was SO SATIFYING, I loved it! Can you add that to your intro at the beginning of each one of your video's? Or even save it for the end, just one long ball bearing bounce at the end would be awesome too.
It never ceases to amaze me that I can still smell the grinder dust when I am watching these videos. (I worked in a fabrication shop for several years.)
Ita an interesting phenomenon. I have also had this experience.
There is also an effect where people can taste colors . Its called synesthesia.
Patman, I'm an ex welders' helper in shipyards and the fishing industry. I too smell the grinder dust, the hot steel, and oil treatment, good memories.
Awesome to see you and Fireball Tools work together again.
I was a machinist for 47 years and am now retired. I looked forward to going to work every day. I did work for the hydro industry and ran the same equipment. Ran the same horizontal mill along with other old equipment. Started my trade in the USN on a destroyer tender which had the same machines. Old machines were solid. Watching your video makes me miss being at the job. Good job guys.
I respect that you are making your tool as beautiful as the pieces you're using them to create
Jason at Fireball Tools makes the best tools for welding in the world.
The stand you made was perfect. It's a base with a purpose. That purpose is to rock steady under all the hammering i hope to see you do on it.
Will You are My Favourite RUclipsr
Will, I always loved your sense of aesthetic when you design your blades and handles. I had no idea that you can transfer your eye for style to something as mundane as a [expletive] anvil plinth. It's so simple, yet beautiful, yet functional. I was floored. You're a true artist and you'll go far. Never stop exploring.
Will, my wife grew up in Kolsva, where your anvil was made. The first hammer mill forge was established there in 1548, and there is still an ironworks where casting and machining are done today. We could probably arrange for a tour if you ever make it over here. The town is just under two hours west of Stockholm.
Will-My husband is a retired cabinetmaker.Please take a lesson form him:SAVE your back! You only have one,and when it goes out,you can't do NUTHIN!He has to be so careful now,and we live rurally,so it is such a bummer to be limited now.Hope you can get more lifting gear into your shop soon.
As a former theatre electrician and sometimes carpenter, I started to learn this lesson with my hearing. Thankfully I had not been working too many carp jobs at the time that I noticed that my hearing had started to wane, so I've stopped the damage, but I know I dismissed the wisdom of the people telling me to do more to protect various things about my health because I thought I was being careful enough. I've definitely taken more efforts to think about all of the other advice (like never lift with your back or elevate your work to a comfortable height instead of kneeling over it) even when I've thought, "eh, but it's not that bad".
What a beauty. I’ve just bought a gas forge and small anvil but haven’t picked them up yet.
Look forward to what you can do now!
I love seeing Jason and Will collab. Both have a passionate and precision driven attitude that teaches the viewers but keeps us entertained. That bearing bounce was insane!!!!
In highschool we did a restoration on an old 300 pound anvil, we made a similar base for it and such. I'll never forget our shop teacher asking us why we chose not to strap it down at all, it was in with adhesive like this. Only response we could come up with was "it weighs 300 pounds, it isn't going anywhere" especially since the base we built was probably another 200 pounds
Maybe I’m just a nerd, but I think that ball bearing bouncing is worth of Daily Dose Of Internet.
Aww hell yeah, someone clip that and send it DDOI.
I agree!!!!!!!!
And it's 14 seconds for those that wants to know.
Daily dose of internet is bullshit. This is worthy of a proper science channel like smarter every day
100% Agree!
I have a friend down in Georgia who has almost an identical anvil. It's an amazing piece of steel. Forging on it is a physically pleasurable experience.
I'm the nerd who just geeked out over the mill's power knee. Blows away our Series I Bridgeport.
Thank you for getting a lav mic. So happy for you getting sponsors. Can't wait to see you grow.
So many nice touches on this project! That's gonna be an absolute joy to use. I love it!
What an awesome restoration! Can’t wait to see what you make with it!
Super cool tool save, and your reverence for it shows great appreciation of quality tools.
Looks amazing! I have a massive no.185 prentice vise I need to restore like this.
Look forward to seeing what you forge on this bad beast!
From cool projects to amazing restoration of great tools. Such great work Will. Can't wait to see the next one!
Watch your back young man. 40 years of steel working destroyed mine. You are way talented young man. Love your channel.
i transitioned from my 55 pounder to a 416 pound german anvil in forged welded construction two years ago, it is such a big difference.
yes you can do allmost everything on smaller anvils but a big one makes so much easier to work!
Love how it turned out, looks great. Great idea to inlay the anvil into the base.
beautiful work, beautiful anvil. look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Any videos that you do with Jason is a instant success in my book. Great content by craftsmen, both of you
That Cincinatti is amazing.... We recently were very proud at work to have gotten a Haas that actually has very similar capacity to that and we're an aerospace parts supplier. Crazy how much some things have changed, and how little some things have changed.
The day The Monster Anvil went to see The Beast of Fireball Tool and started a new life.
Nice work guys, very good of both of you to make sure the Anvil will live another 100 plus years.
Mesa, AZ
Great video, I'm really glad I found your vlog ! It is Awesome to see someone with your talent, save and restore that anvil and reuse it !👍
So freaking heartwarming to see both Jason becoming the heavy duty machinist for the YT Maker community and you, Will, going at it, making cool shit. Bravo to both of you!
That anvil looks very dope with standing! Congrats Will! It was good to see you with Jason, because i'm Fireball Tools subscriber also.
When u play with big stuff, it’s always good to have a friend like Jason @Fireball Tool who’s got the BIGGEST damn machines in history lol.
No other machine tool is as fun to watch doing work as a shaper. But that is a badass mill!
That anvil is amazing and the ball bearing bouncing just after it had been surfaced was one of the best things EVER!!! I might have to sample it and use it for my text message alert..... or ask you really nicely for the audio file..... please? I did have an idea for if you kept the metal chips you cleared off the Cincinnati at the end... you could make a mould for a handle blank, fill it with chips then fill it with apoxy resin to create a really cool looking handle. It might be a good collaboration to do with another RUclips channel like Evan and Kaitlyn who have loads of experience working with moulds and resin. Just a thought 🤔👍👍👍👍
When I saw him collecting them I was thinking more along the lines of him doing a canister weld and turning them into a blade.
@@sithus1966 Ohhhhh YEAHhhhhhhhh!
Beautiful work sir, I'm always on the lookout for tools just like this.
Enjoy all your content Will. Great stuff. Keep looking up.
Love the refurbishment!!! So cool.
Turned 30 last year, hurt my back for the first time picking up a car transmission. Im so terrified of reoccurring back problems, I quit doing car/equipment work, and took 6 months off my work out routine to let my back rest. Gotta let it heal for a long time, average time for a back injury to heal is between 6-12 months. Be careful Will, take care of yourself.
Absolutely beautiful job young man ! I picked up a Hay Budden 148 lb a few years back, but I’ve been patiently waiting on a 350-400 lb , GOD BLESS YA BUD
Great restoration of an awesome tool. Stand proud!
What a fine piece of old Iron, so glad you were able to put it back in service. Great video Will, thumbs up.
Amazing job not only on the anvil but that base came out so nice. I love how you burned it to seal it then french polished it. And the use of the angle iron at the base. And when it all came together, Masterclass move. Thanks for another quality video. Keep it up.
My heart stopped when you said ‘drop’ the anvil. So pleased it worked out fine. Loving the content and colabs. Thanks for sharing.
That's the coolest thing I've ever seen and heard..... from an anvil. Your awesome man! Thank you. More please!
Will, your videos are getting better each time. The music is perfect. Thank you! 👍👍👍
As someone who originates from Kolsva, it warms my heart to see you use one of our anvils. We are very proud of our Kohlswa-anvils
Great work buddy.. I love how you routed the base for the anvil to fit into. Looks awesome !
I love that you gave this new life and displayed it the way it deserves.
Im born in Kolsva (
Kohlswa is the old name) My grandfather used to work in Kohlswa Gjuteri (Foundry) The anvils made there are considered among, if not the best in the world. Congrats on finding one! :)
I love the base idea. That’s a fantastic looking piece. Nice work
Always a good day when 2 of my favorite metal dudes hang out! That palette plan felt sketchy, lol
That base looks fantastic, well done!
Cool to see a massive old Kolswa anvil end up in your shop.
So satisfying to see! Keep up the amazing craftsmanship!
A totally serviceable and beautiful anvil for some fine forging. Nice work!
looks sick. Great job. Always nice to see Jason too.
It’s crazy how a massive chunk of steel can be so beautiful. I’m not a blacksmith or even very handy for that matter, but that is gorgeous.
Congratulations on the new anvil.
I also use Kohlswa in my workshop.
Kohlswa have very good rebound, but they chip easily.
This is the first time I see Kohlswa in London Pattern.
Cleaning the anvil with that wire brush on that angle grinder looked very satisfying!!!
Love the base. Great look.
That was awesome man. Can’t wait to see the blades you make on it.
Nothing like seeing a massive anvil on a massive milling machine.
I love that forge or die shirt too.
And the conservation of energy experiment.
Looks great! Congrats on the “new” anvil!
That mill is absolutely insane!
Great video! Thanks, Will.
That thing you made.. that's a piece of art!! Wow.. What a beauty!
That thing looks amazing!!!
Looking forward to seeing you doing more videos with the new old anvil
One of those silicone baking sheets can be trimmed down to go under your anvil plus some silicone adhesive. Almost no ring.
One hell of a finished job! Great anvil and stand
Great job Will and Jason. A titan amongst anvils
Well done Will it looks beautiful
Pretty cool anvil Will! Congratz! 👍😁
Nice attention to detail, you are doing a great job!
Good to see you again on RUclips Will. Been a while... Moooooooooooore please..
PS a week is a while when I miss something I love...
Really cool seeing that come together. Love it.
Nicely done, Mr Stelter. Nicely done!
Really like your design of the Anvil bass looks fantastic
Beautiful anvil Will! Nice job on the stand it looks strong.
Awesome anvil and base!!
Woooooow, that anvil and the base turned out so good.
I'm a metal shop teacher in Sweden and we have a very similar Kohlswa anvil in our school shop.
Very cool and that ball bearing end was crazy!