love the this kind of series. its like when we were kids and we'd take stuff apart because we were curious
@user-yt5xj3pv3w2 жыл бұрын
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@realberserkpanda2 жыл бұрын
I still do it😂 it's mostly my work now but I have to put them back together after
@timlund10662 жыл бұрын
Great name 😅
@klikklak60992 жыл бұрын
I know right .. rip mr binky that poor Guinea pig
@BA-sv7ib2 жыл бұрын
@@timlund1066 true bro
@DavidGuyton2 жыл бұрын
I loved the Zippo series. This one is easily 5x cooler.
@ronswanson11492 жыл бұрын
And the samuri sword was 100x cooler. The way hes going hes going to make a bbq next
@frankierzucekjr2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@beebait14642 жыл бұрын
@@ronswanson1149 hes gonna be a jack of all trades and a master of making bbq's
@alexbarrett43382 жыл бұрын
@@ronswanson1149 there's hundreds of videos showing people making swords. These projects, hand-making common but complicated tools, are so much more unique and interesting
@ronswanson11492 жыл бұрын
@@alexbarrett4338 Are they tho?
@Robenbuilds2 жыл бұрын
Precision machining something that you have forged is such a cool process! Looking forward to seeing more of this project!
@johnmiller10152 жыл бұрын
The second rounder ratchet you tried open has a keyring-like coil on the opposite side that holds it together
@spaceburgers49462 жыл бұрын
I came to say this. It's an exterior snap ring around the outer circumference of the inner component on the square side, which will allow the entire inner component to slide through to the direction switch side.
@malice60812 жыл бұрын
These are nicer as you don't risk the screws coming loose, but they suck when the rings get coated in grease and you can't get them off for a servicing cause they sat for years and don't sound right.
@almostanengineer2 жыл бұрын
Please continue with this kinda content, it's amazing!
@seshamblin7882 жыл бұрын
I agree but I would like to see something that involves broaching
@almostanengineer2 жыл бұрын
@@seshamblin788 if he did something involving broaching, he would definitely need to make his own broach 🤔
@antoineb36632 жыл бұрын
For the ball retention on the mandrel, look at peening. It's basically deforming the edge of a hole inwards after you have inserted the BB to keep it in place. I design torque wrenches for a living (basic more complex version of the ratchet you're making :p ), if you need any info let me know!
@Sebastian-ed5kt2 жыл бұрын
isn't it easier to just drill and mill with a ball endmill the seat where the ball is going to rest on. then tap the back and insert a spring and a threaded tap from the back?
@antoineb36632 жыл бұрын
Not really, it's multiple ops and a accurately sized hole means you only need to drill once, then add the spring, the ball, then peen.
@jamesbenham22492 жыл бұрын
Heh... Peen.
@glenjamindle2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving these "I take things apart and make my own crappier version" series
@thebigb3ard2 жыл бұрын
It always amazes me, the tools we all take for granted. The years of development and evolution. The simplicity. The complicity. Fascinating.
@mephisto6012 жыл бұрын
The musical alignment with the forging was amazing 👍 As always!!!
@justinkimmerle52722 жыл бұрын
I know right! I want to know what the first song and second songs were cuz the slapped!
@KampKoopa2 жыл бұрын
Dude that segment literally gives me the goose bumps, watching Alec work a piece of hot metal while having a hot piece of metal playing in the background. Really made my heart race in the best kind of ways, was like a giant hit of adrenaline.
@Merennulli2 жыл бұрын
I find it interesting how Damascus has gone from the focus of what felt like almost every video when I first started watching, to now being the subject of a montage sequence.
@MakeSomething2 жыл бұрын
this is exciting! I'm gonna love this series!
@jaydendarrington71922 жыл бұрын
I am seeing a theme here. Building a Zippo? Machining a socket wrench? Creating your own thread? The channel is entering a new phase! Learning the detailed work of many tools, objects, and other doohickies is so informative to the community here! I am loving this!
@santomuro2 жыл бұрын
This could be my favourite series of yours Alec! I've been a fan since Barker Street, and I LOVE to see blacksmiths making tools as we once did. Keep up the great work mate
@martinschroeder81302 жыл бұрын
Sooo.... Can we expect to see you make, almost all of your hand tools out of damascus now, Alec? Because if so, I'm all for it! Keep up the amazing work!!
@exemptcobra01642 жыл бұрын
Loving the series like this, the difficulties you go through and what you do to overcome it is awesome, enjoy your videos and love watching them
@ironwolfstudios28572 жыл бұрын
This channel always has the best power hammer music. And Jamie does a great job editing the sequences to fit it perfectly. Poetry in motion.
@bilbo_gamers64172 жыл бұрын
You have such huge potential, with a channel like yours, to introduce a whole generation of young people into hobbies that build valuable skills. This demonstrates such a level of ability and will to create stuff even if it's difficult, it's very admirable. I just wish that there were more people involved in precision machining and die making and stuff. It really is such an amazing practice, still full of a lot of old people lol
@onesadtech2 жыл бұрын
Great work! The Zippo series was so interesting, but I've never owned a Zippo... as an automotive technician, this is absolutely fascinating!! 🤯
@JoshuaOdionson3 ай бұрын
The disassembly and figuring out how it works reminded me of the series James May had, The Disassembler, where he'd Disassemble and reassemble things. Great series.
@MrSsg19452 жыл бұрын
Hey Alec, for those round head rachets, there is a flat retainer spring that is installed along the face side of the rachet. Once you remove that spring, the head is quite easy to disassemble. Hope that helps.
@richardepps85002 жыл бұрын
Starter as a video on making a socket wrench and ended as a DRO install video. Can't wait to see the next video. Loved the zippo series
@user-ne4ld3jp6i2 жыл бұрын
This and the Zippo series have been really interesting looks at the more shop-focused aspects of metal fabrication. A little less heat and beat, a lot more measuring twice and cutting once. I like it a lot, this is good content.
@bereketterefe8292 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or has it been a good while since we've seen a badass section of Alec forging Damascus with music?
@MediocreHexPeddler2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Steele the Industrial Age blacksmith has progressed to the Age of Precision! Scales and Calipers and Micrometers, oh my!
@nordiccitizen2 жыл бұрын
I miss the old damascus making videos, would love seeing you make swords, knifes etc. again.
@lagunaloire27102 жыл бұрын
I bet he does not have the time now to do that, so he scraps some time to make this 10 minutes videos so he can still upload content, but the alecsteele inc eats up most of his time...
@braylon32332 жыл бұрын
this is gonna be fun to watch and incredibly interesting, I've always wondered how the magical click wrenches worked
@jebowlin38792 жыл бұрын
magic ... clearly LOL
@frankierzucekjr2 жыл бұрын
Now this is exciting. You definitely need to make a set of tools now. What a wonderful idea. I cant wait to see this finished.
@OctaneWorkholding2 жыл бұрын
This should be a fun milling project! 😁
@jackvine13482 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things about these videos is how he syncs up the hammer blows with the music
@DVankeuren2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure is it the other way around.
@jackvine13482 жыл бұрын
@@DVankeuren That's what I meant
@blenik26552 жыл бұрын
Hey. Little friendly tip. When I work on the lathe, and want it to be symetrical. A swap that point (Sorry for not knowing name of it. I'm from Czech) to drill chucks. Then it'll be cca same. All that's left, is to tighten big lathe chuck and swap back to that pointy thing.
@justinpedersen91742 жыл бұрын
Can we take a moment to appreciate Jamie here? Loving the edit and the song choices my man
@adamwarren56542 жыл бұрын
Love the background music for the Damascus forging! Found myself bobbing my head like I’m at a concert.
@Freeman-Dl702 жыл бұрын
As soon as you said you were making it out of Damascus steel, I instantly hoped that the video would be a little longer. But, I understand the process. Can't wait for more videos, and I know, that I have to.
@billwithers74572 жыл бұрын
The music on this one was a treat. You and Jamie made a banger.
@Kavouraki_2 жыл бұрын
Favorite kind of series. Its so entertaining but most importantly, educational how stuff works. Had no idea about this wrench. Also, sucker for renovation videos. Will you post videos on your house renovation? (If anything is left) Thanks for teaching and entertaining!
@robertlee84002 жыл бұрын
I have found over the years that Damascus steel tends to be brittle when it comes to tools where you have to apply pressure or power , it’s like it’s made of glass ,now on the other hand cutting is fine , spoons & spatulas are great for Damascus . Every ax I’ve ever own that was Damascus steel has either cracked or just blown apart or shattered into pieces . I tend to stay away from the stuff myself .
@Stephhii72 жыл бұрын
What a cool series this is going to be. And once it's over he'll be able to use it around the shop.
@JHattsy2 жыл бұрын
A socket Wrench is honestly one of the most enjoyable sounds out there. Crrrrrk crrrk crrrrrk
@thatguy88792 жыл бұрын
The Z axis DRO was literally the most amazing thing I ever had as a machinist
@Jables23522 жыл бұрын
I like this new series. If it’s a new series let’s keep it! Can’t wait what you make next!
@anthonyraye58312 жыл бұрын
Love This content of you building stuff I always see… but to see how hard it is to hand make them…. Awesome….
@jaybee79522 жыл бұрын
This is great. I took everything apart when i was a boy. Wish i had your tool shop back then.
@cotton-98412 жыл бұрын
This was honestly a great video, had both of my favorite thing Alec does! Find a difficult problem most people wouldn’t do and he just figures it out!!!!!
@MawoDuffer2 жыл бұрын
Nice DRO. I really like the calculator screen ones because I think they display the numbers faster than the higher resolution screen ones, while moving the table.
@MI_441772 жыл бұрын
Havent even watched the video and i already liked. Its so interesting watching alec tackling new more difficult challenge with each video
@JerrybutTaller2 жыл бұрын
I remember back in your first shop where you were postulating that you'd probably never get into making swords as they were fairly complicated and here you are, machining out a friggin ratchet. Funny how things work out.
@ianjennings83722 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Sometimes I prefer the dials. Sometimes the dro. I’m loving watching you grow as a machinist
@jsmith73102 жыл бұрын
I have been a mechanic for 40 years, A damascus ratchet belongs on the mantle in my home. I need one of these
@vicentevasquezb2 жыл бұрын
So eager to watch this whole wrench series
@patrickhurley82 жыл бұрын
Didnt have the time to watch the past couple months. Coming back the quality is amazing. Keep up the great work
@georgeschnakenberg78082 жыл бұрын
Yes Damascus everything. That's what made me fall in love with Alec Steele. Still waiting for d silverware
@ryankessler94702 жыл бұрын
You have made many awesome things on this channel, but as a mechanic this takes the cake!
@tomaschacon42752 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your skills progress in so many new ways as you try and recreate tools like this! Keep this kind of content coming Alex!
@Cankoda152 жыл бұрын
I love the projects where you have to update the workshop aswell!
@DunateoRom8v372 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the music in this video. It is perfect.
@MrChildlessmetal2 жыл бұрын
Surprised we haven't seen the needle scaler until now. A tremendous tool for many professions.
@majoralallenfrasertributes69872 жыл бұрын
ALEC!!! Are you a mind reader??? I was literally wondering how a socket wrench works the other day! Can't wait to see the end result! Thanks for being awesome buddy!!!👍🔥🍻
@nunyabizness43542 жыл бұрын
It was really interesting watching the DRO installation. I'd always wondered how that precise readout was done.
@garionprak79612 жыл бұрын
Alec, make part 2 priority #1 this is awesomeness
@zachburns88732 жыл бұрын
Just fitted a Newall DRO to my Bridgeport was pretty much a full day's work but it's already saved me that in time savings I reckon and I'm only a hobby shop building vintage motorbikes.
@notold372 жыл бұрын
Your Zippo lighter was really great, and I believe you'll kick butt on this project, great video Alec 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘Cheers from Melbourne Australia
@beautifulsmall2 жыл бұрын
Interesting project, Precison stuff. Looking forward to seeing the Bridgeport in action and how you will cut the "gear" . Indexing head ? Vertical rotary table is probably enough resolution for a ratchet. A pleasure to watch.. Good luck.
@tat-2-712 жыл бұрын
I'm digging the metal backing tracks you've been using lately. 🤘🏻
@mmartian19692 жыл бұрын
I like these reproduce object videos even more than the make antique torture devices from the distance past that I first discovered your challenge through. It was interesting seeing how the digital readout setup works having no experience with mills
@BottleJackBuddy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@SeanFoushee2 жыл бұрын
Have to agree with the gents on Making It (podcast) that these series are fantastic and an awesome way to learn manufacturing processes. BTW tell Jamie he rocked it with the soundtrack on this one.
@simonbarringer35062 жыл бұрын
dude I love your build series there just sooooo fantastic
@andrewsanderson69042 жыл бұрын
would love longer videos!!! Great project idea!
@jeremiahmcmahon99652 жыл бұрын
Jamie’s montages are crazy
@leapfrogentertainment6562 жыл бұрын
Alec today: making socket wrench out of Damascus. Alec in three years: is taking apart an entire car engine just to remake it out of Damascus.
@Dr.Zoidberg0872 жыл бұрын
dude a damascus block would be the ultimate flex lol. i don't know how well it would work though. heat resistance and cycling is way more important than hardness.
@leapfrogentertainment6562 жыл бұрын
@@Dr.Zoidberg087 Yeah, I don't think it would work very well but it would be awesome!
@jeff66012 жыл бұрын
Alec is just doing side quests now. Love it!!!
@shanefitzgerald82272 жыл бұрын
I am Really enjoying these series
@SchysCraftCo.2 жыл бұрын
That's absolutely awesome idea. Can't wait to see more videos in this series ahead. Wow that's crazy detail. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep making. God bless.
@mattoneill97232 жыл бұрын
The editing is always amazing!
@rasmus16002 жыл бұрын
A DRO is a wonderful piece of technology. We've DRO's on the lathes and mills at our school but at my workplace and at home there isn't a DRO on the lathes, so doing any work on a lathe i need a piece of paper to write down the last numbers before changing the dials. I can't imagine using a mill without a DRO.
@karievans66392 жыл бұрын
In my class we only have DRO's on the mills. Awesome video!
@Scou73r2 жыл бұрын
Adding more teeth to the mechanism can allow for a smaller rotational increments for working in tight spaces, but you do lose some of the available torque as a compromise, but you can also go the other way. I've seen these mechanisms with as few as 20 teeth, and as many as 90.
@EliotChildress2 жыл бұрын
Quite tempted to take it apart and make a crappier version. Pretty much sums up the life of any maker.
@lanmastersassistant6592 жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying you make every day items so much more.
@jprestorations89472 жыл бұрын
REALLY looking forward to the second part of this.
@mike1177122 жыл бұрын
I never knew that I'd ever want a Damascus Steel ratchet. But now in the words of Bobby Duke, "I want that".
@evanharriman53522 жыл бұрын
So pumped for this project, Alec!!
@BIG_HlCKORY2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see this finished product
@pgreenawalt2 жыл бұрын
Always willing to watch you build a crappier version of most anything.
@V2Guerrero2 жыл бұрын
Your showing of the tools you use are really good content, love it !
@WiredWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be awesome, really loving these recreate series!
@matthewpeterson20132 жыл бұрын
Loved the Zippo and this looks like it'll be your usual amazing!! What if you did a music box next?
@nicoketterer96652 жыл бұрын
Cool montage with the powerhammer hitting the steel on the beat
@kurtismelrose2 жыл бұрын
This should be a good one. I am looking forward too this series.
@samliveshere882 жыл бұрын
your machining is getting a lot better
@xstonedsnailxbox2 жыл бұрын
Need a series of rebuilding all hand tools in alec style
@Zelmel2 жыл бұрын
It's always interesting to see the differences in style various machinists have when using the lathe. Like compared to Alec, StuffMadeHere and the Hacksmith use TONS of cooling fluid when machining.
@davidjonathanleach2 жыл бұрын
At long last .. a video where Alec is being Alec and is forging something!!!!!
@anglerseawolf99192 жыл бұрын
Finally! Pattern welding!!
@Somebody-lv9rz2 жыл бұрын
I’m liking the more engineering focus.
@tatundra64052 жыл бұрын
Now that's something I would love to buy right there!! Can you make a few lol
@eoinmac71822 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see 1 or 2 videos of making allen keys out of pattern welded steel
@ninus172 жыл бұрын
And maby a matching holder. So that they don’t get scattered in random places
@JPsBladeworks2 жыл бұрын
Its about time you get yourself a twisting machine like Will Stelter. Bet it would make your twist a breeze.
@TimothyHall132 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine ever getting sick of watching hot steel being smashed/formed!
@docskate43122 жыл бұрын
This is definitely going to be a tough one. Greetz from Germany. P.S.: Get your Zoloft ready. Good luck🍀🤞