I'm Making The World's Largest Articulating Lamp. (Part 2)

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[@Baiko]

I like how his first instinct was to take a hatchet to the wall rather than move the milling machine.

[@svfirefly2702]

I feel that this shows he did not realise all use cases when the machine was placed, therefore knows that he needs to rethink the location of walls, because the location of machines for most processes is already optimal….

[@hansjakobwurst]

scrolled down to write this exact comment. almost word for word.

[@IsardPragmatique93]

I almost got angry when he didn't stick to his silly solution, not sticking to that idea by taking a chainsaw to the wall, instead chosing to move the milling machine.

[@Kami8705]

I had the same thought. I was expecting him to take more wall, but at some point it compromises the integrity of that wall

[@earle0024]

Maybe bolted to the floor?

[@htownblue11]

The fact Alec’s first idea was to chop a notch in the wall versus move the machine proves he is a “get the job done no matter what” type dude.

[@A1BASE]

That's certainly one way of looking at it!

[@ehsnils]

For large items a counterweight might provide the solution. Heavy springs are quite dangerous to be around if they break or come off.

[@smashyrashy]

Good job sherlock

[@devoid-of-life]

I'd imagine suspending a counterweight so high wouldn't be particularly safe. Someone else suggested using gas struts, that could be a better solution.

[@ehsnils]

The counterweight can be low down and all that's needed would be a pulling link. Much more stable and less likely to topple over.

[@tcp3059]

Ask anyone who's ever replaced coil springs on a vehicle.

[@nerddub]

some sort of gas cylinder strut is probably the order of the day here, to avoid the gravity potentional of a counterweight system

[@mbyard356]

Maybe try safety garage door springs - the ones with a rod or cable down the center. That way if the springs explode the shrapnel is mostly captive.

[@FDKMOGAR]

I don't know How you ended the episode on a cliffhanger without making me feel enraged, but you did it, Bravo 👏👏👏

[@FireStormOOO_]

"part is wrong part" is about the most organic relatable delay you can get.

[@graeme.davidson]

I was like, wait why did my video just end, did I touch something? Nope.

[@FDKMOGAR]

@@graeme.davidson I had the same reaction!

[@teaddict-]

The spring conundrum looks terrifying, could there be a way to make gas struts work perhaps?

[@CapOfXav]

Hydraulic piston that bad boy

[@lukeb3930]

​@@CapOfXavlove the hydraulic piston solution! Is it possible to make a hand movable lamp that stays in place with hydraulics?

[@Palerider1942]

Car Shocks/springs?

[@BigCroca]

@@CapOfXav give it some hand controls like an excavator

[@teaddict-]

@@lukeb3930 That's why I mentioned gas struts, it's basically like a compression spring (as opposed to a tension spring), so it would have to be placed differently but otherwise work similarly enough without the whole, y'know, being a terrifying big honking spring thing. Hydraulics could be used if you wanted a remotely controlled lamp movement, but I'm unsure if you'd be able to make a hand moveable lamp that way without a full hydraulic system complete with pistons, pumps, and lines, etc. Hydraulic fluid doesn't really compress, that's sort of the whole point of it and why it can support huge machinery like excavators. (Disclaimer: I do not have an engineering degree, I just read too much. 😄)

[@elementaldraco]

It's going to be interesting when it comes to making the scaled up light bulb for this.

[@ninjmaster5609]

Just for consistency I would like to see the lamp wired with 0 gauge wire

[@eugennomatterr7311]

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[@patricks7622]

Right. And given the scale of the whole project one could go with welding cable to power and arc lamp / searchlight? Haha 👍

[@TheMegaross91]

100% it needs to be the kind of wire your mum uses to power her vibrator

[@OperationDarkside]

And the LED "bulb" of a stadium lamp

[@JimHaderon]

Imagine if he put in an e40 mercury vapor bulb

[@UstedTubo187]

Nice! This is the second biggest articulating lamp I've ever seen!

[@cinicalmisfit]

I get this is a joke but like if it's not can I please see one bigger. I just wanna know lol

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

lol the video just ENDS. lol Can't wait to see the next one guys. haha

[@gregiep]

The springs in this thing are going to be fucking terrifying!

[@Kholdstare52]

The fact he took an axe to the wall before trying to move the tool... 🤣

[@JeremyJonesDr]

Loving the videos - Jamie’s doing a great job at producing these!

[@rubenromero2241]

this isn't talked about enough! loved the "holes" shot, little details like that and the abrupt ending keep me sending him props

[@cavemanvi]

He keeps innovating with the shots and I’m all for it. But I’m not against you going back to power hammer hits to song beats or any of the new stuff we’ve seen for more than 7 videos. Visually it’s all appealing

[@doanemardis4572]

I love how your first thought was to "Chop" into the wall rather than rotate the mill. Keep up the great content!

[@kaceesavage]

Garage door springs might do it. It would be super sketchy though. Kind of goes with the theme.

[@macgyver9134]

Garage door springs would be the safest of all springs. Most of them have a center core that is meant to catch them if anything happens to them.

[@fakjbf3129]

11:54 Jaime pulling down on the beam to lift the arm made me very scared that he was about to get his hand crushed.

[@Zulgeteb]

The word 'clamp' tends to be used in engineering while 'cramp' tends to be used in woodworking, although to a large extent, the two terms are interchangeable. A clamp is used to hold work, which has been jointed in place whilst the glue sets, whereas a cramp not only holds the joint but also allows pressure to be applied.

[@bjmgeek]

I've never heard of cramp used like that. Only ever as a muscle cramp.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Change title to "I'm Making The World's Largest Desk Lamp" for more engagement imo

[@SportyPompano]

... i love how your first thought was to take an axe to your wall and not to move the machine a little bit...hahahaha

[@SteRumbelow]

Ooh, Alex wearing Vivobarefoot shoes. Things I LOVE to see!

[@your_average_joe2656]

I find it really interesting to see Alec doing a mostly fabrication project apposed to a blacksmithing project and how his blacksmithing skills change his approach for a fabrication project. it is very cool can wait to see more and love the content that you guys make its always interesting and I'm constantly learning new things despite on being involved in your trade.

[@GusPagan]

that editing was refreshing! nice, jamie!

[@KeppyKep]

Most makers: Measure twice, cut once. Alec: "eyeculate" I love it

[@rorajoey]

The "normal size" lamp is meant to be articulated by moving the lamp itself, not by manipulating the support structure. You might need to get creative with a scaffold or some kind of personnel lift, or maybe some guy lines attached to the lamp head so it could be moved from ground level. The strength of the springs is also carefully calibrated to support the mass of the lamp on the end of that lever, so you might have some fine-tuning to do in that regard.

[@MegaFoster86]

Your joy and dynamism are contagious. thank you for your vidéos.

[@FarmsteadForge]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't have things go smoothly when it comes to fabrication.

[@crafter9168]

Jamies editing/videography has increased 10 fold over the years

[@Lee-ot2uk]

Brilliant! 😂 When I was in training as a bench joiner, I was told that a "clamp" holds things still, much like a wheel clamp. A "cramp" squeezes things, much like a muscle cramp. By this definition, you were using cramps. In fact, as a bench joiner, I can tell you they were "sash cramps." 😁👍

[@ughmas]

Hey Alec, life changing shop tip - Get shop pants with knee pad inserts! Since you have your own line of pants you may be able to integrate these as a feature. i have them in my duluth pants and I will never go back!

[@ThePocketForge]

Beautiful wholesome moment to end on, just two dudes extending a massive shaft skywards!!! 🎉

[@djking44151]

Can't wait to see Alec miscalulate the spring tension and have this thing punch a hole through the roof

[@bongdelonge8668]

This will be a great series. I'd definitely use thinner wall material. Not sure whats commercially available but if the lamp is scaled x8 you want a wall thickness x8 thay of the original. Either that or use aluminium. Way too much weight with the steel. The pivoting base part is okay but everything above needs to be lighter. Only way i can see this working is if you change the length of the levers or replace the springs with hydraulics. Nothing that a bit of ingenuity and money can't solve. Best of luck.

[@Volt64bolt]

Or gas springs instead of coil springs

[@DominusFeles]

I do am curious as to why he didn’t go with aluminium.

[@TheLastYnzy]

@@DominusFeles I do believe it might have something to do with the welding properties of aluminum. It's been a hot minute since I was last in shop class but if I remember correctly it's either that you can't weld it or it's not easy.

[@DominusFeles]

@@TheLastYnzy You can most definitely weld aluminium, it takes a bit more skill than steel though 😊

[@DragonBornish]

​@@DominusFelesI believe money is the answer. Aluminium is quite a bit more expensive than steel. Seeing as this is a prototype and it might not even work in the end, it would be silly to spend the extra money. Besides, steel is easier to repurpose, when he doesn't want the lamp anymore.

[@jamofthedonut]

Can’t wait to see the finished result

[@alexwolford2084]

you could use a boat wench at the base of the lamp and the cable attached to the lamp in conjunction with your springs. just reel the cable in to lift the lamp if it is to heavy.

[@Double_Wood]

I missed the first video and have no idea what you are doing but it's still entertaining to watch!

[@morgandavison1049]

Choice of ending is *chef kiss*

[@victornunes9845]

"Something has to go very wrong... soon." "It doesn't line up. That's so annoying." I'm glad Alec doesn't use his powers for evil

[@dagonolson564]

I just got my first forge done, a wooden box filled with dirt and bricks. Working on turning a piece of railroad steel into an anvil, and overall excited to get into the hobby

[@tiroirejectable7189]

can't wait to see the next one !

[@taylorgalilea698]

The phenomenon of a brand name becoming the generally used name for a product is called "genericization". Common examples are "kleenex" for tissues, "xerox" for copy machines, "channel lock" pliers.

[@TurinAlexander]

While moving heavy equipment around the shop is not easy, it's still the better choice. Especially when option two is to chop a hole in the wall!

[@xavermaier9625]

8:06 May I introduce to you the leading tech innovation 2023: The adjustable Die holder!!! Why has nobody thougth of this before? This is pure genius!

[@Poizon_Dr1p]

Idk but in my opinion and what I would recommend you do has to do with your compressed air lines! Do they have a water catch to drain water? If not you should put a valve below your air connections so you can drain the water and that way the water is below ur hose connection so water doesn’t get into your air tools/equipment like plasma cutter, arc gouging, impact, needle scaler, etc. just trying to help yah out there Alex! My dad is a mechanic and I’m a welder and I work at his shop with him and that’s how we got ours setup!

[@jaid911]

Alec you should try looking at springs used in garage doors !

[@francispopham7105]

Name a more iconic duo.

[@crowsparrow7169]

i feel like you and colin furze need to come together to engineer something stupid big for fun

[@ClAddict]

Last time they collaborated Colin showed up to the empty UK workshop the day after Alec arrived at the Montana workshop. Getting them in the same workshop with Jamie would be chaos and I’m absolutely here for it.

[@TimothyHall13]

Oh yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!

[@jaimusready4808]

The sheer commitment, the man hacked the wall to fit the work piece. ❤

[@MomentumGoodworks]

I love these videos of making everyday objects! Also Jaimes video awhile back pretending to be you still kills me. I'd love to see a Damascus tape measure! Damascus housing

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

That hole edit was TIGHT!

[@Metallica4Life92]

this video is freaking chaotic and I love it

[@cleverusername9369]

7:11 I love the use of music I associate with Corridor Crew

[@haski888]

And what about the wire and the switch - will you scale them as well? PS. not mentioning the light bulb... I want to see the thread on that:)

[@golDroger88]

1:28 lol The signature Alec Steele way.

[@antonleroy]

This was a really fun episode

[@fowlerbt]

Your videographer and editor earned their paycheck from 1:36 - 2:00. Awesome content as always. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@Andys12169]

As soon as I’m up in my room I’m watching this in it’s entirety. Just hard with no headphones.

[@olddog2newtricks]

"This doesn't fit in my mill! Hmmm.... I know! I'll cut down the building!!!"

[@chemicalvamp]

Omg it is not a pixar lamp :D Brands becoming a genre is interesting though, Sellotape or scotch tape. Adhesive bandages, plasters, or band-aids. Large trash receptacle or dumpster. Escalator and even kerosene are brands that have better defined a product than the mouth full of words we had before.

[@wdwd11tr]

I feel like I'm watching Alec Steele, "Boy Wonder", turn into Alec Steele, " Grumpy Old Man", over the course of this project. Luckily, I enjoy it either way.

[@patricklargin5767]

older style bowling pinsetter sweep springs! seriously, would be perfect. was a bowling machine mechanic back when...those were a MONSTER to replace. look some up and see if they'd help 😁

[@P-Ian]

Don't get me wrong, love seeing the journey to get the holes drilled in the tubing, but I'm surprised you don't have a drill with an electromagnet, whatever they are called

[@Brian-mp2mv]

Mag-Drill range from $200 to over $3000

[@DaleKallio-jk9wo]

Brilliant!.. at 9 min. you cracked the crux of it 😊

[@mistermaky01]

Alec, you should make a Fractal Vise Mod, it seems very hard to make, but very useful !

[@Bannanasammich]

with springs possibly being an issue, crazy idea, but some sort of spring from the shock of an atv or car might be able to work as a spring, if you could hook a weight scale near where the springs will opperate, and do like you did at around 11:45 you could hook the scale up, secure the lamp arm, and somehow pull the scale straight down, you could see the amount of spring force needed in order to lift the outer lamp arm. then you know the minimum you need, and hey, maybe a few springs from an atv shock or small car might work

[@Jusdin057]

I can't believe the ending of this video, I was not expecting it haha

[@francotinsley8293]

You can bend tubing pretty easily by cutting notches into the tubing, bending, and then welding or tacking the metal into place. It seems like a lot of work but I’ve never had any kind of rollers and this worked wonders for me

[@ehsnils]

That's one way, but also consider that maybe you don't really need to bend it and it's possible to make a workaround. The design might be slightly different from the original, but straight tubing is often stronger.

[@kylwell]

it can also be known as an Architect Desk Lamp

[@U014B]

Makes sense, you'd need to be an architect to design this one.

[@DirtyBargzzz]

garage door assist springs would be perfect

[@supersoldier7315]

Hey Alec, I have a video idea that I think would be really cool, as a beginner knife maker I was trying to think of cool knife designs and found that AI art generators can make some really cool but challenging design ideas. I think it would be a really fun challenge for you to try and make a knife of dagger from an AI art generation.

[@calliebates3066]

I’m looking forward to the fabrication and installation of the lampshade and bulb 🤔

[@teropiispala2576]

When you scale it 8x by dimension, you are scaling it 8x8x8 times by mass. It means 512 times the weight if also material thickness is in scale. You need spings, which are 64 times stronger than originals, assuming you have also scaled up attach points.

[@johannesrubbestad5557]

It would be cool if you could make a toroidal propeller to use on a boat😊 Love these videos❤

[@kyokoyumi]

"It's like how Ziplock is a brand name but you know exactly what that is" Yep just like Velcro (hook and loop fasteners), Band-Aid (adhesive bandages), Chapstick (lip balm), Kleenex (tissue), Zamboni (ice resurfacer), Q-Tips (cotton swabs), Crock-pot (slow cooker), Jacuzzi (hot tub), Jet Ski (personal watercraft), Rollerblade (inline skates), Sharpie (permanent marker), Realtor (real estate agency), Tupperware (food storage containers), Seeing Eye dog (guide dog, yes this is real. Seeing Eye is a specific training location), Xerox (photocopying), Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene), Plexiglas (acrylic glass), PowerPoint (it's not a powerpoint presentation unless you're using PowerPoint), and of course, everyone's favourite: Google (search engine). Some fun extras that don't really have generic names: Bubble wrap, GED, Ouija Board, Weed Eater, Scotch Tape, Popsicle, Onesie (the baby clothing) Just the ones I could get from the top of my head. It's unfortunate that part of my brain has been taken up by this information. You're welcome.

[@gusgould4420]

Prehaps if you were to fill the tube with lead shot it might work well as a counterweight, or even better yet replace the springs with hydrologic rams, but then you’d have to root around getting it plumbed up and having a hydrologic pump

[@literallyjudas2157]

I often watch these videos sober because I enjoy the mechanicalities. But right now im absoulutely shitafaced and these are quite sensory. the way you edity is good for my autism,.

[@Drewhardin96]

To add to the ziplock brand name topic. Velcro is the brand name for “hook and loop” tape

[@ry_mcfly01]

10:06 Jaimie finally snaps after Alec says he doesn’t trust him, brutally ending their friendship and Alec’s life.

[@1234567890CAB]

You're going to need garage door springs. Most hardware stores have coiled tension springs with loops on the ends that come in different weights or strengths meant for the steel cable pulley system that helps you lift the garage door.

[@zenmark42]

I love your suddenly strong yorkshire accent lol; you keep sounding like a farmer in a flat cap

[@RealityCheckV]

That lamp is gonna need a 600w-1000w HPS/MH light. 🤔 Would be avesome and that bulb isnt that far from those propositions you're making 👍

[@kensmith8832]

The extension springs need to be the size used on garage doors, if you need a source.

[@stevenwest1494]

Please Alec, give some thought over what kind of bulb you might want to use for the look, as a single bulb normally comes with a weight ballast of at least 3kg, like a brick in size.

[@johnbadgerow6135]

Maybe the garage door springs in that style would do the job

[@kyfho47]

Oh Man!!! I can't believe you ended it right there. ARRRG!!!

[@hamsteren2509]

Yay new video 🎉

[@stevie3126]

What a cliff hanger! Can’t wait for the next episode (of 210) to come out 😂

[@jimmyfinch87]

Love your videos Alec! Thanks for creating

[@beautifulsmall]

Can you start a fundraiser to get Jamie some gloves. Anticipating springs from some large industrial printing press, Using F=Kx it should be calculable , with F as terrifying, x as unachivable and K beyond known material limits.

[@Brian-mp2mv]

By looking at that spring... I'm gonna says there's going to be a part 3 video!🤣

[@oscarbarda]

Science communicator : so here is how this common object works, with nice animated diagrams Alec : AAAAAH AMA MAKE IT BIG, NOW HOW DOES THIS WORK AAAAAAH I'M MAKING THINGS UP AS I GO BUT I'LL MAKE YOU WORK IN THE END DAMN YOU !

[@opendstudio7141]

This may be mute suggestion… Since that is a Bridgeport, the ram can move the head in and out quiet a few centimeters. Use a stack of 123 blocks to move the part away from the solid vise jaw. Save the Sheetrock. 😉

[@professorfluffersins2483]

I like how is first thought we not to move the machine a little but to try and make the hole big enuf for the metal to fit

[@robertbelanger5770]

You need a garage door springs if they can hold a garage door up that should be quite easy.

[@LukiF]

Lol, that tiny spring 😀

[@drewstotts7087]

9:36 hey remember that scene in the movie Misery with the piece of wood between the guy's ankles

[@BishyRascal]

Barefoot steel toecap safety boots look cool. Good idea getting rid of the drawstrings.

[@marc_frank]

oh that's what i'm looking for have not yet watched the video, but are they the QS700's? would be cool if they did ESD, too

[@alexparadi522]

Can we have another video going over the decision making process to axe the wall?

[@nriyo3]

You need some of those old cantilevered garage door springs I think.

[@fenwickflyer9895]

You should try making a watch. Use the insides of your sample watch but make the strap and case yourself. Like you did for the your pen.