FIXING A 1900's STEAM HAMMER! Pt. 17

[@AlecSteele]

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[@yvonvoyer5812]

Can you make a titanium and tungsten damascus I do not care what you make out of it I just want to know if it is possible to forged them together to make damascus

[@yvonvoyer5812]

Can you make a civil war calvary saber the sheath only not the sword I do not care about the sword I am curious as to how the full metal sheaths are made as there is almost no one on KZbin who really has a video on how they are made and are low quality also if you do make the full metal sword sheath for the calvary saber can you make the swords sheath out of damascus I do not care what kind of metal you use I just figured a full metal sword sheath made out of damascus would look so beautiful ❤️

[@b62boom1]

I've followed you for years dude, and this is by far my favourite series of films. It's been absolutely fascinating, and the final result is a testament to your ever increasing skills. That beast packs an earth shaking punch! I'm so glad you've decided to keep it. Those things are meant to be used, otherwise they're just gigantic, expensive ornaments. Keep up the great work bud!

[@teaganthornbrue]

Absolutely stunning at 22:35 to see all the hard work come together, I wasn’t sure about this project in the beginning but it’s truly amazing to see it come to fruition after all the time you spent working on it

[@brandonallwine9238]

I work for a steam boiler company (MIURA) and we have relatively small industrial boiler systems that could be a solution if you want to run this power hammer on steam indefinitely. Miura boilers are up and running, producing steam in 5 min or under, and can provide the needed pressures shown in this video. Again, the boilers have a relatively small footprint and can be a lasting solution for you. Reach out to MIURA if interested or contact me for more information 😊

[@brandonallwine9238]

I work for a steam boiler company (MIURA) and we have relatively small industrial boiler systems that could be a solution if you want to run this power hammer on steam indefinitely. Miura boilers are up and running, producing steam in 5 min or under, and can provide the needed pressures shown in this video. Again, the boilers have a relatively small footprint and can be a lasting solution for you. Reach out to MIURA if interested or contact me for more information 😊

[@ronboe6325]

I think you need to get that hammer on steam - air ain't gonna cut it.

[@MrBPC76]

Seeing this on steam in your shop would be absolutely epic, especially if you made some period reproduction parts for the Railroad with it

[@itsallgravy_9437]

​@@MrBPC76 agreed, and there's something tickling my brain on that steam exhaust as well...feels like it should be used to turn a turbine?

[@kyle8575]

That would be sick!

[@GrahamCrannell]

@@itsallgravy_9437 - would the backpressure from spinning the turbo mess with the valve-train's pressure balance?

[@downtish]

Alec, this is where your channel shines. Bust out of the easy projects. Give us the 42 part series. And do the things that get you outside your comfort zone. Respect.

[@alexh3974]

That's awesome, everyone had fun. You should set it up for heritage displays some time, not many people have a fully functional steam hammer

[@ZevVeli]

That's actually what I was thinking too. I know that here in the US a lot of railroad museums, especially those with working steam engines, would be absolutely ECSTATIC to make a partnership with someone with these kinds of machines to have heritage days and demonstrations. Heck, I remember back when I was in the scouts going to a camporee and there being a tent set up that was full of people who were showing off working steam engines and sterling engines of all kinds.

[@1pcfred]

@@ZevVeli I'm sure moving that hammer around costs a fair amount. Hiring a crane is not cheap. Your other option is owning your own crane. Again not a cheap solution.

[@samuelmellars7855]

Traction rally would maybe be a good place for showing it? I can imagine that the people who restore and run steam tractors and the like would be absolutely delighted to get a power hammer running as well!

[@Megacheez]

@@1pcfred it seems the forklift can lift it so then all you need is a trailer that is rated for that weight. Dunno how heavy the hammer really is but seeing it bends a pretty hefty steel rod its heavy. So meybe you also need a beefy vehicle to tow it :). But both of those are easier and/or cheaper to get for the occasional demo than a crane truck combo i would imagine.

[@1pcfred]

@@Megacheez that's a pretty heavy forklift they're using in the video. It's a Linde H30D and has a lift capacity of 3 metric tons. It's also explosion proof. Which is an interesting feature. If I had to guess I'd say the steam hammer may be about 1.5 tons? Somewhere around there. It did bend that steel rod pretty good. I didn't want to bring it up but you'd also need a forklift to move that hammer around. Maybe even two of them? Unless you bring the forklift with it. Moving machines like that is a fairly major production. I wonder what kind of a car Alex has? My guess is it can't tow a very big trailer. Oh look he does have a pickup truck. An F-150 so he could tow the hammer.

[@russelltaylor7779]

When I served my engineering apprenticeship over 50 years ago, there was a stamp shop with about 10 of these hammers but they were 5 times the size of yours! The noise and heat was unbelievable and they could be heard over 4 miles away. At night the glow from the hot metal was quite magical.

[@ghillieinthemist593]

Alec, you should forge the railroad a few Damascus rail tie spikes to keep and show off there! would be even better if you are able to use power hammer running on steam to make them

[@rangeraficionado87]

I was thinking find out the size of their most commonly used large railroad spanner/wrench and forge one out of the billet he made.

[@jeffkeen6943]

He should use a section of railway track in the damascus...

[@garrenosborne9623]

Great Idea, very special

[@jamesdennett196]

Great ideas here 👍

[@Earthenfist]

I was waiting for him to be like, "Hey, you guys have anything you need made?"

[@miles_world]

This is a crown jewel of a video. Well done in restoring and also living history.

[@strider2175]

As an ex US Navy machinest's mate that worked on carrier steam propulsion plants, I can smell that machine through the screen. Great to see it working!

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

nobody asked

[@Argosh]

​@@Loquacious_Jacksonand yet I'm still happy to hear it. So sod off.

[@plutotheplanet5341]

Does it smell oily like a dusty machinist shop?

[@skyhawk551]

Hmm, hot lagging

[@jonathanschubert9052]

​@@plutotheplanet5341it smells like sadness and broken dreams, and sometimes wet paint.

[@glycerinrecords]

With out a doubt the best series build you have done. Right on guys! Outstanding.... 23:14 Texas

[@mreunit1445]

Second that 👌

[@edualbergaria10]

Yes!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Your happiness is infectious to watch in this video. Massive shout out to Ben and the railway co. It's really cool that you got to visit the trains again and forge with steam.

[@fire304]

I agree. I was smiling from ear to ear once the ram started moving. And when he said he's going to keep it... One of the best series you've done in a long while Alex!

[@ebolawarrior451]

From a old hillbilly in America that loves seeing the old horses come back to life. Running it on steam is going to seal it and lube it up so much better than that dry air. WELL DONE LAD!!!

[@tommartin8538]

Wow, this was nearly emotional. Great to see the passion in yours and Ben's eyes

[@TheJamlessDodger]

the missing thermo-dynamics because its been run on air really shows with all the leaks, improved performance. when the whole hammer is heated its gonna lube and run hard. much like trying to run a older motorbike/car/chainsaw etc. cold without a warm up, you'll get cold ceases, piston problems and more. this is a great set of vids alec. keep em up.

[@nomadicsaint9155]

I would like to imagine Alec looking back at over the years of his career and thinking about how he started something relatively small to fixing up this steam hammer and being able to use a piece of history. The amount of power that hammer has is immaculate and while I'm not a blacksmith of any kind this was amazing to watch. Please keep up these interesting videos Alec!!

[@nishidaninja4207]

Been a sub for at least ten years now and I love to see the passion in your eyes and hear it through the emotion in your voice. Its amazing and great to see you still have a gigantic passion for blacksmithing, metal work and fabrication after doing it for so long. We are close in age (think I'm a few years older) but yet feel like a lil kid watching your videos. Always learning something new. Appreciate you and your content Alec keep up the good work my friend. I haven't forgotten you either Jamie, the edits and your comedic take and timing is always banger. Blessing upon blessing to the both of you and anyone else you might have behind the scenes🤙🏾

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Scot-p1v]

I’ve enjoyed watching this machine being brought back to life. But this video is near emotional. There’s something visceral-almost primal-about watching this beast pound glowing metal while tendrils of steam waft and little streams of leakage course down its body. Well done, sir; well done indeed!

[@Michael-vi3tx]

Its amazing that this 100 year old machine is in perfect running condition again. Awsome series Alec!

[@nonoelz]

I rarely leave comments, but I've been following along with this series, and seeing it completed made me quite emotional. The level of care and love for this machine, which is essentially a piece of history itself, just made me cry. You went to incredible lengths to make it work like it was meant to work, you found a train !!!! which is not only super cool but also so romantic in it's own way, to be able to give this hammer what it needed. It's this care and this drive to learn from history and honor it that I really like, and is this kind of projects that I follow you for. Keep up the good work you guys! I can't wait to see what you make with this powerhammer! ❤

[@MichaelAlm]

What a fitting end to an amazing build! Well done Alec 🙌

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you!!

[@justinlewis2466]

Alec, many congratulations, that was a tremendous journey. My Grandmother was the last actual Massey on our side of the family, her brother Keppel was a Director of B&S Massey up until its closure in the 60's. She would definitely be smiling at this if she were still around. Would love to get over to Norfolk to see the machine sometime.

[@theusconstitution1776]

ALEC, HAVE YOU SEEN THAT YOU MAY HAVE GOTTEN A WINK AND A NOD FROM THE MASSEY FAMILY! If that’s true, I will bet you she watches this video more than once. Probably will spend all the time to watch the entire series because after all that and items like that made her and her children everything that they are TODAY

[@justinlewis2466]

@@theusconstitution1776 Hmmm, well, sadly she passed away in the '90s. As I commented, she would have loved the series were she still around. And honestly, there really wasn't any major legacy from a wonderful company that ceased trading in the early 60s, some time before I was born and some time after steam powered machinery provided a significant or powerful revenue stream.

[@lochiegunn6630]

Alex I had a beaming smile this whole video. I’m so happy for you, you are a credit to craftspeople in the UK

[@SiniSael]

that was actually quite touching - I mean running the old steam hammer on steam, in a place with old macines. I know nothing about smithing, trains and motors but it even touched my "old" soul. Love this series - GJ Alec!

[@stingray10997]

Anyone else also a fan of "Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels" here, love the cameo from Sir. William McAlpine

[@neilgillmore]

Am now ! 👍

[@TheTomco11]

And an excellent demonstration of why it needed a new wheel set 😅

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

We need a Steele and LMM collaboration. I'm sure Alec could make some part for one of Laurie's Rustons.

[@Gnurftl]

Yes! I was thinking... that loco looks familiar 😀

[@jasmijnariel]

Oh man, i love this❤ Im one of the few women that love steam engines AND trains. When i see it combined i am happy. All thats missing is a titanium damast knife made by steampower😍❤

[@TroggyPK]

Some say, the ghost of Fred Dibnah was watching over Alec that day, shedding a tear of sheer industrial prowess and appreciation.

[@geneticdisorder1900]

Cheers to Fred Dibnah !!

[@sealdoggydog]

It's wasn't a tear, it was condensation!

[@caitlinslife6477]

I've been watching for years and I don't think I've ever seen Alec so emotional as he was at the end of the vid. What a cool journey

[@markcallaghan843]

That locomotive came from agecroft colliery in the area I grew up. It was in service until 1981. Nice to see it still working! Kind of cool to see a Manchester built steam hammer being powered by a Manchester locomotive!

[@taylorhope.freedom]

This is what is so good about you Alec, you care about history and restoring it to be a tool for today.

[@CUclimber]

I know this isn't the end of your journey but in some ways it feels like a huge milestone. All of your experience with these hammers, machining, forging, troubleshooting, the community help... I can't help but feel like it all led you to this moment. Way to go, it is so fun watching this all progress.

[@samuelswihart4285]

I just have to say, running a power hammer powered by a train has got to be one of the coolest things that I've ever witnessed in a video. You guys absolutely killed it! 20:48

[@blurboards1]

Sick! So glad you kept going on this project. A fully functional piece of history. I love restoring antiques, but this is on a whole industrial level that most would only dream of accomplishing.

[@puglife658]

Never once cared about stuff like this but to see this piece of history up and running near perfectly genuinely brings a tear to my eye.

[@cocodojo]

That steam power hammer was moving the damascus billet so much with only a few passes compared to your workshop ones! Its definitely a keeper.

[@andersjjensen]

Running it on steam is very different (torque wise) from running it on compressed air. There's a reason steam engines have peak torque at 0 RPM. I hope our favorite madlad goes and builds himself a boiler... but that is dangerous business. More than one sailors wife has been widowed due to a boiler malfunction.

[@plutotheplanet5341]

@@andersjjensen others pointed out that there are still companies that build small scale boilers that cost 10-50k USD. It's a lot of money, but it might be worth. I'd bet there isn't more than 10 powerhammers running on steam in the UK. One can't explore history and the ways of our grandfathers on compressed air.

[@MediocreHexPeddler]

14:17 Alec almost dropping an f-bomb on camera is pure gold

[@jasmijnariel]

Nothing wrong with it

[@0num4]

Imagine how much trial and error went into designing such a tool? Incredible, how innovative our forefathers were. Thanks for sharing, Alec!

[@TABLESAWTIM]

FYI, youll need collar screws/bolts to swap out the full threaded screws. The the constant brass valve movement against the threads will wollow-out your pre-made elongated holes. I don't recommend enlarging the holes & using bronze guides around the threads. Enjoy

[@rhys7350]

I’m so glad your keeping it!!!!!!!

[@tylergodfrey2800]

Alec, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but there appears to be a mangy caterpillar resting on your upper lit. I think it might be diseased, based on how little fuzz is left on it. You might want to get that checked out. 😂 1:43

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

Infrastructure, it's tools and all it else is seldom given the same attention that is heaped on railway locomotives and rolling stock. Congrats bringing back to life a truly unique machine.

[@JoeVanGogh]

Love to see this old girl alive again!!

[@IanZainea1990]

22:16 you can only keep it if you run it on steam.

[@sagetx]

If only there were some sort of continous waste heat to produce steam while forging steel.. 🤔

[@IanZainea1990]

@sagetx good point

[@jasmijnariel]

Imagine heating up the steele inside the coals from the loco. Then go outside to hammer it , powered by the same fire😍😍

[@laurynaszubrickas1061]

Can't wait to see this thing hammer on some Damascus titanium 😉

[@Volt64bolt]

THe upcoming titascus videos are going to be brilliant

[@imyaaniggua]

they are gona be titastic

[@andersjjensen]

And to think that a material like titanium was borderline crazy talk when this machine was built. Pure metallic titanium was first produced in 1910.

[@dan725]

THIS IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I’VE EVER SEEN ON KZbin! A STEAM POWERHAMMER COMING TO LIFE AS DESIGNED!!!!!!! WOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for bringing this relic back to life and show it to us!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!

[@a20axf]

Hell yes. Sleeping can wait! Edit: I just finished watching, and Ian so impressed with the power behind the steam hammer! What a treat to see it run on steam via a steam train 👌🏻 Never searched for steam hammers (nor had I heard of them) before the first vid in this series popped up and I’m so glad it did. Really enjoying this channel and seeing where things go in future with this project.

[@michaelbushee3968]

I love this series. Old machines like this are such an important part of our history, and they deserve to endure, and do their job. This one's lucky you're on hand to give it the care it needs.

[@Arkay315]

I love how Sir William Mcalpine makes an appearance, maybe you and his owner should do a collaboration video since lawrie has his own channel

[@mattsully5332]

That is pretty incredible to see. I'm glad you took it out to run on steam from a steam engine just for the nostalgia. It's shocking how much water builds up in the condensate pipe, and mildly terrifying to think how much rust it could be causing on the interior after you spent so much time / effort renewing it. This has been a fun series, thank you for bringing us all along on it.

[@BrandonRose]

I've been watching you since the United Kingdom, Montana, Will Stelter, back to the United Kingdom, House Renovation, and your old shop. I typically don't comment on youtube posts. However, I wanted to stop by and say keep crushing it! I enjoy every one of your videos! You must find a way to run that power hammer on steam in your shop! Make it happen :). I'm no blacksmith, but I spent 6 years learning to weld. I used to be certified and worked for a trailer MFG company.

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you so much for the lovely message Brandon 🙏🏻

[@lotsofgreendrums]

Congrats Alec!!! After watching the whole series, even just seeing this piece of history running to its full potential was awesome. I can only imagine what it’s like to use it to move metal! 🎉🎉

[@K0NFZ3D]

This series has been unadulterated engineering 🌽 and im all for it 🎉 .. ty 😊 Alec

[@cleverusername9369]

It's so cool to see these magnificent old tools and machines being used as intended. I imagine Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself would've seen machines like this

[@piccalillipit9211]

*A BRILLIANT DEMONSTRATION OF HOW POWERFUL STEAM IS* this is why 90% of electricity is STILL generated with steam - team contains IMMENSE amount of power

[@RobertGracie]

This has been such an insightful series on this power hammer, I hope you keep it in use for many years Alec!

[@jeffhreid]

That’s some bloody brilliant British heritage craftsmanship right there . 🇬🇧

[@Trains_with_sam]

Whey that's Laurie's/LMM'S ruston! (The green diesel if anyone is wondering)

[@Minibonde]

I can't quite put into words why its such a delight to follow along, whether its your genuine and honest approach to your work, the passion thats beaming from you or maybe just all of it at once, but it really is a joy to watch you work your projects!

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@videomandan26]

So chuffed it looks so good with steam and along the train. Love the enthusiasm for this type of project brilliant

[@thecatofnineswords]

Chuff chuff!

[@brendangoodenough173]

I was born in Swindon, home of Brunel's GWR Works and was lucky enough to visit during the 80's, some of the last remaining sheds, still refurbing steam train engines from around the world. If I'm not wrong, there is still a working shed. I grew up walking the disused GWR line that ran through Old Town Swindon. Wonderfull times, never to be forgotten. I love steam engines, and greatly enjoy this video series, I can smell it...thanks Alex!

[@almosthuman4457]

This is a thing of beauty. Thank you for being one of the few that make this website worth coming to still.

[@Königskind-c5o]

Owning, restoring and operating old industrial machines is something special. It’s usually a big effort to get them back in business, but well mainained they‘ll last a lifetime. I have an early 1970s shaper and every time I use it, it fills me with joy.

[@loods1125]

Nice timing just got home

[@dominictalbot3720]

fantastic to see the power hammer in its element. the highlight of this video for me though was actually watching ben use it to flatten that steel; it's easy to forget how skilled alec is at his craft when he makes it look so natural.

[@shopdog831]

12:23 oh hey thats Lorri’s engine from LLM bit of a neat industrial KZbinr crossover

[@ggamboa9873]

Its so heartwarming to see how alec and jaime’s friendship has evolved throughout the years. I love it ❤

[@Joe___R]

She was designed to run on steam, and it is so nice to see her doing it once more. Running it on air is like feeding a tiger a vegetarian diet. They might be able to survive for a while but won't be nearly as healthy and energetic as when they were on a carnivore diet like they were designed to eat.

[@prophez23]

Hot steel and angry water really good great together. As a bladesmith and blacksmith if I was the old guy who used that steam hammer back in the day I wouldn't have minded my job one bit and I'd probably ask for a raise and then work overtime but never tell anyone just how much I love using the hammer. Amazing piece of history restored in proper respect and doing exactly what it was made for. Beautiful Alec .

[@Physicus9]

Hi Alec, I'm Michael and was the person who reached out to you through email about nepros. It may be a few days till we get an update as one of the people from the KTC headquarters in Japan is coming to the US in a few days, and I expect we'll talk more about it then. Nice video as always!

[@JossWaddy]

The feeling of satisfaction watching you pummel that steel running of the steam was immense. I can't imagine how satisfying it must feel for you to have achieved it. Well done! This has been a deranged project to take on, but us quarter of a million folks watching are sure glad you did. Well done again and THANK YOU!

[@ChokyoDK]

Next challenge video: I forged 10 miles of railroad.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That is glorious. Alec really picked up the rhythm immediately. It really looks and sounds like it was totally designed to run on steam. Killer engine! very good of them to hook you up with some real pressure. Alec needs to invite Ben to the shop to make some tools he needs. Or a killer knife? An engineer can always use a good knife. Something. Seems like a good technical minded guest. He runs a damn steam loc! hah

[@ElvianEmpire]

I've had the biggest fucking smile on my face seeing it run on steam. it's an amazing machine and amazing to see it run like it was intended to.

[@jessemarshall7176]

Seeing that thing run again especially under steam brings me more joy than you could impossibly imagine. Seeing history brought back to life. There’s nothing like it!

[@CryoToast]

1:03 You could marry that steam hammer

[@nathan.loewen]

That is awesome. Thanks to Ben ans the boys for making this happen. And hats off to Alec for bringing this restoration project to a glorious end

[@MerlinsBeard91]

First off, as someone named "Thomas" I saw that train and immediately thought it was the Thomas the Tank Engine Secondly, Alec has this child-like joy that is so nice to see and is so genuine. Love the work on this series. Can't wait for the next project!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*BY FAR MY FAVE THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE...!!!*

[@UweCaspart]

To me it´s a miracle that it works with air and steam. Getting al the valves, pressures, counterpressures aso into balance is proof of how good Alex understands the topic.

[@GethOverlord]

This is one of the things that definitely seemed too much to manage in a reasonable timeframe. The fact that you got this running in less than a year is mind blowing. It's cool as hell to see this thing running on steam. Truly beautiful.

[@barnstormingbandit2611]

Having flown all around cromer and norfolk in a 90 year old biplane, I can say its always a great pleasure when you see pieces of history running as they once did, its one thing to be able to see a piece of history, but its another to hear it fly gracefully. In years to come it will become even more important as the skills that once helped build these marvelous machines are becoming significantly rarer as the days go on. Keep up the good work!

[@josht4923]

Not only is it super impressive that you've rebuilt this magnificent machine, but I'd also like to point out how quick and accurate Alex rotates the hot metal to hit every 90° Just an absolutely epic journey 😍😍

[@stevenbergom3415]

I've seen old videos of steelworks but it never occurred to me why there was so much water on the machines. Now I know and I am really impressed with the amount of danger our predecessors had to contend with. Amazing engineering, amazing steelworkers.

[@_droL]

I want to see you be the one keeping this thing running. Give it a long life and when the time finally comes to pass her along to a new owner, make sure they're as passionate as you are. This hammer could go another couple hundred centuries given the right TLC.

[@TylerBellMakes]

Boy, there's nothing like the chuff chuff chuff sound of steam. Pretty special ending to a crazy amount of work!

[@pekitivey]

Its been a long journey! Such an honor to be brought along for every step. Thank you Alec and Jamie

[@fasfan]

I think a good "Thank you" to Ben would be a Damascus coal shovel.

[@JoyfulWisdom]

Beautiful watching you in your passion and witnessing these amazing pieces of machinery at work. Thanks to all of you for letting us participate in your joy 🙌🏻💖🐉

[@Arrowed_Sparrow]

That wide shot of the train and you hammering the 2" bar is perfection.

[@masonkeirsey3307]

Absolutely worth the 17 part series to see this. What an amazing piece of machinery and history! Totally epic!

[@ebc1f7]

I’m so happy to see how happy everyone was. It was great to see this bit of history come to life.

[@Jordaboski]

Time to go down the tracks on a snowy winter's night, while hammering glowing orange train parts! This video brought a big smile to my face! Love this!

[@the81tch455]

I really loved following you through this restore. Wow you really own a piece of history there. I vote keep it. No money is worth that amount love and attention paid to restoring that beauty. ❤

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

Man that thing hits hard under steam pressure!! Well done on the restoration and keeping it running, not just collecting dust is definitely the way to honour its heritage.

[@ywsx6489]

keeps the workshop warm and humid during the winter...

[@BraxxJuventa]

😁👍🏼 I wouldn't want to miss the whistle. Thanks for filming Alec. 😁👍🏼

[@murasaki848]

Over 15 years ago I stayed in an old refurbished saloon style hotel in Durango, Colorado, U.S. I woke up in the morning on a bright clear day to a steam whistle from the Durango-Silverton train. I'm telling you there's nothing like that sound. That was a good time.

[@MrFoxCallum]

Putting the power in power hammer.

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

Love how genuinely excited Alec is getting when using this machine 😅 like a big child with his big power hammer 😁

[@b1air77]

So proud of you (and Jamie) for perservering. Hope you can set it up for some heritage events, this power hammer is something that should not go quietly into the night.

[@VictorPeralta-f7c]

i´ve never comented here in your chanel, but this was very special, see you restore a piece of history and make it run as originally intended its just great, congrats on your job an thank you for this beatiful journey, greetings from mexico

[@iron_jonesy]

Alec, what an incredible watch! Thank you for bringing this piece of history to is full potential! I've been wandering how/if you were going to hook it to steam. Taking it TO a loco! I didn't see that coming! Fantastic! Its a real privilege to be forging on one of those with 100+ psi, Ive run the one at Claymills several times and Id kill for for that kind of pressure to be available in the forge! Cheers!

[@jeffkeen6943]

Thanks Alec and Ben that was just epic!!! When Alec said he wanted to hook the power hammer up to steam I never thought it would hook it up to a working steam train...JUST FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to see how Alec installs a steam engine into the workshop...come on, we all know he wants too...