3 Hand-forged Items for Our House, 1 Video!

[@brianwaldo2642]

Yes, this is why I subscribed years ago… to watch you do practical blacksmithing. Even though these are small projects, there is a feeling of satisfaction watching someone create something functional that can be used daily, just like the old days.

[@ac.creations]

I'm here for the lockset builds. Having a big chunky key and a satisfying clunkaclunk to unlock your front door 😍

[@DH-xw6jp]

Agreed. This used to be a blacksmithing channel, not a machinist's channel.

[@shawndodson5556]

I love the overbuilt, way too fancy practical stuff. Gimme a damascus, keyhole handled, inlayed, frying pan

[@carolbeard3024]

While I like your bigger projects, there's something very fun and just right about videos like this where you are making simple stuff using basic blacksmithing skills.

[@billparco8072]

Agreed. Something about these simple little projects is almost more inspiring to me to get the forge lit More approachable I guess.

[@flying0graysons]

I truly hope the Alec and Jamie show continues indefinitely. Your friendship, banter and gentle ribbing are perfect.

[@InformatrIIcks]

If you ignore the previous videos, the fact that he said "we bought a house" and Jamie being the only other person in this video, it kind of implies that they bought a house together, ans so it's probably more than friendship and will last a while 😂😂

[@AlphaMachina]

@@InformatrIIcks Alec is married. :P

[@joshziv9182]

When you say "we bought a house", it makes me think Alec and Jamie bought the house together

[@Mobile_Dom]

i like to think of Jamie as Alex and Mrs. Steele's "joey" to their Chandler and Monica

[@gcarpenter87]

Probably spends more awake hours with Jamie than Mrs. Steele! lol

[@jonathan100yearsago]

I starting to believe alec and Jamie is actually married and their wife is actually just a cover up for their marriage

[@pictie]

Jamie lives in a closet under the steeps with the tripods and spair batteries well in my head that how that works .....lolz

[@massminer2343]

I choose to believe Alec and Jamie do live together. In a professional business relationship. They do share a bed tho

[@christopherharsh8837]

I miss the projects like this. Stuff like this is what got me interested in blacksmithing as a hobby. Thank you

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[@ItsAnArtform]

Hope he reads the comments because its clear to see people like seeing this stuff being done. easy projects for blacksmiths to make that they can sell. Draw pulls, latches, handles etc

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[@Dilldough.]

I like how Jamie has become Alec’s personal Jiminy Cricket. Sick edits too

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[@justinbanks2380]

Jamie reminding Alec he's a blacksmith and can make one size bar into another. 🤣 You work so well together! We all get too focused or lost in the weeds and forget to step back and remember all the other things we have or can do for what we're working on.

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[@drumitri]

I've said it before, I'll say it again... Jamie is a freaking genius! Great sense of humor!!

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[@simcoespring]

I love your basic blacksmithing videos

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[@MrMaccaMcdonald]

Damascus door handles would be pretty cool

[@alienfac32]

with some matching hinges maybe?

[@calvin1715]

Damascus cabinet handles

[@BritishTeaLover]

They would tarnish/rust quite quickly though with sweat/skin oils etc. Not an issue if you don't mind having to clean them all the time though

[@HvV8446]

​@@BritishTeaLover a few coats of transparent laquer maybe. Or stainless steel damascus. Alex did a video on that, but i cant remember if it was possible or not.

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh way to much Damascus..l

[@joshuahaney2232]

Awesome to see the blacksmith forging. You should do a lot of these. Make architectural work for your house. Gates and anything else. Completely new to what you have shown before.

[@lastnamefirstname6700]

This is exactly what I love about blacksmithing and just any way of making anything ever. don’t have some thing? Well make exactly what you want to fit your exact style

[@alecsteele8]

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[@wovenscrolls]

You have a really nice house Alec! (From what I can see in your videos, obviously) You put in the hard work and you deserve it!:) May you have many happy years there!

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[@MadWiking]

YES YES YES, this is why I subscribed to your channel a long time ago, Alec!… Watching practical blacksmithing, from start to finish, not episode after episode after episode... This was just like the good old days. Love it!! Best regards from Norway!

[@gabrielgomescunha]

From the point of view of someone that hanged hundreds of curtain rail and poles your wrong hanger is actually the most effective geometry wise. If the part that is screwed is pointing up instead of down it will be safer and in most case it will hide the unsightly bracket, in your case I imagine you want to show it off but in any case the wrong one works better but you need, ideally a 90º screw attachment or even better angle the holes in opposite directions to give it even more strength.

[@fieldmarshallbeef8839]

Hey Alec. Loving this video. I haven’t even finished watching and wanted to suggest more of this. Real life applications to your skill set is great to see. Fill your house with awesome blacksmith fixes. Makes me want my own forge. Inspiring stuff. Thanks.

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[@howder1951]

Tres cool! Very nice pieces Alec, no wonder the local blacksmith was so indispensable in olden times. My kids went to a day camp at the local stone fort when they were younger and they had a blacksmith showing the old ways. I still have a fishing hook he made so the kids could go fishing for a while , it made me imagine what kind of requests that would be generated in a pioneer village.

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[@Jusdin057]

House us coming along epic mate. Great little additions to your place.

[@louiekendall6606]

Really liked the smaller projects with the hand tools. It makes it seem a bit easier to relate to and try at home. Could we se a bit more of this in the future (like the 4 weeks of forging I think u the other year)

[@alcoxy]

Actually preferred this video a lot more than all the "recreate normal tools in Damascus series" because it's more useful for daily life

[@Kellysg126]

I love the older style video editing on the forging thats timed with the music! Absolutely brilliant The editing overall was on point!

[@MrAidanfleming]

Looks bloody brilliant! Please please get those toilet roll holders up for sale, look awesome!!!

[@PoschSpice30]

Classic Jamie, just hanging around 9:55

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[@assombranceanderson6175]

I recently forged a knife for the first time, and I must say that it's way harder than it looks like. I have a new respect for your strength!

[@stephanieruggles7360]

I am still looking for those house renovation videos. I only found one so far... And its good to have you back in UK Alec. You already sound more British... And your home country is doing you very good Alec. You are much calmer now. And I still like your videos. Lost your channel since my IPad and my laptop broke in one day long ago... You always make me smile with the Banner between you and Jamie....

[@_Rajarshi_Ghosh_]

Man, it takes a lot of courage and permission to attach something you made in your own home, no matter how good you are. Great, Good Luck ahead!!

[@rangefreewords]

Great work on the toilet papper roll, curtain rod, it all came together really well! It really kicks the room up a notch seeing often cheap store bought items being blacksmithed, huge kudos!

[@Za11oy]

Those types of videos are always pretty fun, it's super neat when you have a skill set that allow you to create the very things you need around the house basically on demand like that. So cool!~

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[@0dd5ocks75]

Simple and elegant pieces. Love seeing the full project in 1 video also.

[@rafaelfumero4586]

Love to see this oddly simple things done in the forge and anvil, the way the pieces turned out are amazingly beautiful!

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[@hardwurkindaddy]

The absolute beauty of "on the fly" modifications.

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[@zmasterrahlg]

I love this kind of content. The milling and everything is cool in its own way, but this raw forging is so great.

[@randyphillips8803]

Even the little projects like this are nice to see, getting back to using the forge and hammers.

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[@malteser0212]

Something I liked about the old style of videos: the chaticness and the plan as we go feeling. Of that this video reminded me. I also really enjoyed that whenever there was a roadblock ahead alec would just run off on a entire series worth of side project. And later realize it was not what he needed. The honesty that was there "i have no idea what I'm doing, figure it out with me" paired with "let's jump into it head first" and "I have not only the goal to finish this project, I just want to have fun in the shop and take you along on the journey.". I thought I'd let you hear something that I consider constructive criticism/a reminder of where you came from since you've asked for that. Yes, I would absolutely enjoy the less planned videos that you once made. And the craziness was a part of it. Serious and grownup Alec is weird. Cowboyhat deepvoiced Alec is what we've grown to love (Many were there long before the cowboy hats, but you get the point). And while it could be considered cringy now, I think it admirable that you just had your fun, without really caring what some of your many viewers might think of you. The confidence and happiness were great. You can let yourself still be the child you might still be on the inside ;) Have good day lads!

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you for that 🙏🏻😁

[@b2bogster]

I've been following you since the beginning. It's absolutely awesome to see how you have grown your business and how you have grown. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

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[@CarBENbased]

How is it that Alek and Jamie are SUCH a good duo?!

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[@Rouverius]

Reminds me of early days on the channel back in the first shop. Good times! Of course, still loving the multi-part projects too. But this are also great fun. Hey, the house is looking amazing btw.

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[@bottlerocket3333]

I think some dark wood plugs to cover the screws would look fantastic.

[@Kavouraki_]

I love your videos, but when making stuff for your home it inspires me so much to make my own stuff. And I'm not a blacksmith but seeing you make these crafts to improve your home is beautiful. Would love to see more of these kind of videos!

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[@swblacksmith.7445]

A video full of blacksmithing goodness. Awsom job Alec.

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[@Ascletarion]

Alec and Jaime have developed a great rapport in the shop.

[@fleacircus4408]

That tea towel rail is lovely bit of work, but it's going to be an absolute hip buster when you're going for a glass of water in the middle of the night.

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[@deactive0lto247]

I've always wanted to get into blacksmithing for stuff like this

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[@gregiep]

That TP holder is slick!

[@cleverusername9369]

Alec brushing the piece in time with the music *chef's kiss nice work Jamie.

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[@VikingPoet113]

just to warn you, from a drycleaners perspective, over time you will have oxide from the rail come off onto the top of the curtain if it is not sealed in with some sort of lacquer. had it a few times where i work, where someone has gotten forged rails made and with constant opening and closing, the rings what attach to the rail will rub off and drop it onto the curtains. just so you are aware. also they do look cool :)

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[@scottibass]

I enjoy those little home projects, so awesome. House is looking good too

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[@TobiasKornmayer]

Great Kitchen Alec, how about a renovation update? Also these little projects are awesome! One more cool thing would be to explore stuff you can bend and forge with box section stock, you know fancy spirals and ornaments etc

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[@michaelmorgan9973]

This is the most hammer work I've see Alec do in a long time.

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[@alasdairmcgrory97]

Like the simple bits uv made and a very nice looking house,👍👍

[@madengineer9072]

Jamie being Alex's voice of reason there.

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[@larrydlam]

The main reason I subscribe to this is to watch Alec's blacksmithing skills. Good to see it again.

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[@xwgthophase2]

YES!! More videos like this you magnificent beasts!!!!

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[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

I truly enjoy watching you forge and the fact that you do show that even though you are a awesome smith you still make mistakes and I hope to see more of you forging more projects

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[@lil_jewzi_vert2755]

Proud of Alec for making it out the hood (England)

[@AvanaVana]

I am truly, lushly, verdantly, amazonly green with envy for your ability and the resources you have available to you in accomplishing, in the most beautiful way, all the little honey-dos a honey ever does or will ever have to do.

[@maxvanbeers4548]

Yes! We like these! It's just so satisfying seeing a project finish and being used all in the same episode.

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[@alynjones9626]

I love how business casual Jamie always is

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[@simcoespring]

awesome, been asking for this video for a year. nice curtain rods and holders.

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[@wekker090]

I have a SLS 3D printer, made 2 of these items with it and they look amazing and hold up well.

[@concernedcitizen2868]

i like this a lot at 2:06 many use there wife or gf for views. I loved the montana stuff and hated you having to leave. I dont so much mind her but i love this video was about making things for home. Home is where the heart is. I really enjoyed this. Glad you didnt change for views.

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[@PeterKNoone]

Very cool. I wish I'd picked blacksmithing as a hobby when I was in high school instead of IT.

[@SlowEarl1]

Love this style of video ! Very cool making some home goods!

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[@robert.brokaw3829]

The house is looking very nice. Your wife must be very happy with the results. Keep up the excellent work. Stay safe young man.

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[@mikpiotto]

Wow those look amazing and fits your house so well

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[@zacharyrodinson7829]

love what you are doing to the house. After your house projects are done do you think you might want to reuse and recycle some scrap you have lying around?

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[@aidenonfire]

Jamie is letting his intrusive thoughts win. I love it 😂

[@willnevertell5664]

so happy to see this format. makes me want to watch more.

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[@Dave_1966]

Good to see you doing something sensible for a change. 👍😊

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[@matthewhall435]

Beautiful home you guys have done so well and these little finishing touches give it so much character! Love it

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[@ersgutertilman]

for me personally since you were discussing it in one of the recent videos. I like the old style of videos more where u see a lot of the forging process, like this one in some parts but also with the bigger and longer projects

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[@alexriofrio5754]

You should get one of those electrolysis tubs so you can nickel plate some of your fixtures. I think it would look really slick

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[@tibodef]

You should have used Damascus for the paper toilet holder. That would have been a really good way to tell or recall the importance of what it hold (sorry for my imperfect English)

[@TimothyHall13]

Oh Yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!

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[@modhail6908]

Lovely to see some "simple" around-the-house blacksmithing projects. Been binging some of your older series again, and your repeated comments about the amount of material lost to grinding/drilling, etc.: Have you ever considered/tried making canister damascus out of your "doise", all the grinding dust and drilling/engraving flakes? Would that metal even be in a fit state to forge-weld?

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[@hipjazzbone]

I still love watching you forge.

[@michaelcherokee8906]

Good on ya Jaimie for being the voice of reason asking basically "Do you think you should measure first?" on the towel holder and "You can alter the dimensions of material" for the curtain holder. But then again your suggestion for where to put the toilet paper holder was silly, so I guess you win some and you lose some. Still you may have saved two projects.

[@michaelcherokee8906]

After having watched ok nevermind Jaimie I guess you didnt actually save the curtain holder, but still good job for thinking like a blacksmith.

[@dan725]

woa that house is really coming along very nicely!!!!

[@sarahwhite6341]

My favorite type of video! Nicely done!

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[@Tylerhakenwerth]

These kinds of videos are my favorite I like your old style of videos

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[@squidge903]

I'd definitely buy that bog roll holder!!

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[@KENNEY1023]

Great video, hopefully you'll add more touches like these and bring us along.

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[@DH-xw6jp]

Yes, back to blacksmithing! Thought this had become a machinist's channel for a while.

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[@gilbertmckown6161]

You should do another video of house making blacksmith project. Paper towel holder, pot rack, and there are definitely a few others.

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[@castleforge428]

Alec you should forge a hammer with Jamie as your striker.

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[@elementjoe]

Although it’s really great seeing you swing a hammer and making simple blacksmith stuff again I think this was a missed opportunity to have Mrs. Steele learn some basic smithing.

[@elijahmcgeorge5198]

The big projects are nice but it’s awesome just watching u use the anvil to and making smaller stuff

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[@robertmcpherson138]

Very wholesome content. Also, had to laugh a bit that even the curtain rail holders needed a part 2. :P

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[@stretch668]

this was a fun video alec, the house is looking awesome too!

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[@kylemarvin4384]

Great editing in time with the music.

[@ucmooreart]

That is a lovely kitchen. Good job :)

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[@ivanheffner2587]

Maybe it’s a North America vs UK difference, but the difference between “homey” and “homely” seems significant.

[@WreckRod]

LOL “that’s A hole” and then the cats 😂

[@bradb.4570]

I was waiting for a vid like this. More of these! One of my favorite videos was when you made that desk

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[@jamesaapollock]

I love these videos. Swords and knives are cool, but my first projects when I start are going to be stuff like this.

[@megancable151]

Looking good! 🎉

[@White_devil1980]

Good to see Jamie helping you alec swinging from the ceiling 🤪

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[@neeazahmed4513]

Your home is looking beautiful 🙏 I remember watching when you had just got it haha such a big difference

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[@rossantonsen]

That cats absolutely killed me 😂😂😂😂😂

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