FIXING A 1900's STEAM HAMMER! Pt. 9

[@YowieCreation]

Jamie is onto it! Make a canister damascus knife with the millings from the powerhammer. Forged with the powerhammer when its completed! 🔥

[@caitlinomalley80]

this is the best idea!

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

And toss in the broken endmill, and any other tooling you break during this project.

[@catcat_10000]

It is a mild steel that wouldn’t make a very good knife. Also you need solid peaces for a good pattern

[@jaredlancaster4137]

​@@catcat_10000worse than mild steel, it's 100 year old cast iron. Mild steel has very low carbon and would result in a knife that won't hold an edge. Cast iron has extremely high carbon and would likely result in a horribly brittle knife.

[@catcat_10000]

@@jaredlancaster4137 thank you I am still learning the different steel types

[@barefootcoolboy_3264]

Needs a time-lapse of you guys putting the shop back together once this project is done.

[@benjaminzirker7557]

That would be funny lol.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Did someone say Time-Lapse!

[@larshoneytoast722]

Yes. All time lapse is great content

[@daniel_wilkinson]

The amount of effort you're putting into precisely machining an object that's sole purpose is to get the snot beat out of it from now until the end of eternity is absolutely astonishing.

[@muirjs]

💯💯 this is confusing me too

[@glennr3344]

Just like polishing a body hammer.. prep up front keeps you from having to correct the thousands of slightly off strikes and marks.

[@HatchetHatter]

The more precise your tools, the more precise the end product. In this case, if a hammer isn't striking square, he'd get uneven strikes when trying to forge steel which could result in an undesirable taper or wave in the finished product, if not a weird catastrophic deflection that sends hot steel rocketing somewhere in the workshop.

[@elicole8047]

2:05 takes 100kg of steel and then welds on more steel only to be surprise at the increased weight of the total steel😂

[@RobertGracie]

You know when Alec modifies his tools something big is going down, this one has taken not the biscuit....but the factory chain that CREATED the biscuits thats how badass this is!

[@robertsmith4681]

You know he's turning into a seasoned machinist when every tool in his shop ends up being used for anything but what it was designed for.

[@footrot17]

Taking the biscuit lol older then the hammer?

[@JuniorJunison]

​@@robertsmith4681functionality ain't always pretty.

[@susan_beaver]

Terrific stuff as always. My dad is a hobby machinist and woodworker and when I mentioned the steps that had been taken to modify the Bridgeport he just went "Well... that can work..." with that particular lilt to an engineer's voice that means he would also like to be standing outside the room when that happens. Great job making it happen!

[@ronsimpson143]

Love how Jamie just noped out of the grinding room and filmed from outside. Smart.

[@user-vm3os4wl1d]

something I absolutely love about Alec's work, is safety, the amount of times I see talented creators with ZERO protection is stunning, I cringe every time as I know the potential consequences. great work Alec

[@TEDodd]

I know fixturing is often a big part of machining but that's a new level.

[@shrek1292]

When I was in a machinist class my teacher talked about bigger cnc machines being fixed to giant roomed sized blocks of concrete!, quite fascinating stuff

[@richardjacobs7974]

I laughed so much when the blade almost shattered and you got filmed from outside the room🤣🤣🤣

[@greenhaloxbox3850]

I've done that grinding before and I tell you it'll pucker your butt.

[@Zoso14892]

I've seen the damage they can do depending on how they break. I don't think I'd have been in the room in the first place!

[@bernardblack6997]

that slow walk away to door close.....then peak through the crack 😂

[@Celticshade]

that is one of the reasons i will never be anywhere near an angle grinder with a cutoff disk. it may be an unreasonable fear. but you know what when one explodes i dont want to be anywhere near it lol

[@LordStarbeard]

@@Celticshade i was making some garage furniture with dad and a cutoff disc exploded and hit me straight on the tip of my... pickle... pissed myself from the pain, but my work pants prevented permanent damage. your fear is reasonable, trust me

[@timwoods9350]

I love the creative solution to a difficult problem! Only Because you asked for advice in the comments >> when machining cast iron don’t use any cutting oil. Cast iron contains graphite so it self lubricants. With Cutting oil the powdery chips get all sludgy and it loads the flutes. You can see the re-cutting action in some of your slow mode shots. It’s most likely why you broke the end mill. Love you work!

[@opendstudio7141]

He tried without backing the slack out or attempted a climb cut. Lots of torsion to overcome with that innovative adaption. He will learn as we all do.

[@aimfar7946]

That new base would make for an epic, although heavy, coffee table!

[@RichardFraser-y9t]

Ideal for something a bit stronger than coffee.

[@nathanmiller9381]

@@RichardFraser-y9t piss

[@MrGoesBoom]

would be a good match for that one bed frame he made while in Montana

[@CrazyHatDave3000]

Just imagine how level your coffee would be! 🤯

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

@@CrazyHatDave3000 Perfection in caffeinated leveling.

[@Jo-wo7ud]

The editing is A+. Love the machining being lined up with the base of the music.

[@razghost2]

Alec you are a man of many titles, youtuber, machinist, bladesmith, blacksmith and most recently tool breaker

[@freedomholland1455]

For that ammount.. you want to look for roughing end mills.. take of a lot of materials and then last couple passes with a "normal" end mill and your golden!

[@windigowhispers]

"Certified worlds best tool breaker" well when you're good, you're great, and when you're bad, you're still the best.

[@lord_matto8660]

I would love to see fireball tools reaction to this lmao

[@manythingslefttobuild]

Yes, I pointed out his model steam hammer build to Blondiehacks.

[@creekninja]

You’re still going to need to finish the dovetails with an endmill for diameter reasons. If you already have 1, a 3/4” 4 flute carbide endmill, ran slow feed and around 750 RPM (DO NOT CLIMB CUT!!) should give a great finish for the inside corners.

[@armageddontools]

Its a dovetail for anvil die not bedway of a milling machine ,what he gets is perfectly fine for what application its gonna be used .No need for scraping.

[@armageddontools]

He could have just scraped the dovetail to a scrap bin where it belongs and made anvil base square ,then mount a block of steel on it and then in that block of steel that wont weight a 1.5tonns mill a dovetail and make a die to fit like a glove.I proposed that to him but he ignored it.

[@SmithLeap]

This, and restoring your last hammer in Montana have been BY FAR my favorite series. I doubt you’ll read this, but keep up the great work dude!!

[@Jakewhitwam]

Love his Alec has drilled so many holes in his floor for this project 😂👌🏻

[@dpmakestuff]

This was so bloody satisfying. It’s all coming together!

[@ragzcreat8714]

I don't even think this power hammer was even made with this much precision back when it was made 😂

[@The_Real_Oklinhos]

And i think all this precision cutting will kinda useless anyways... i think no one ever do precision work on a big power hammer.

[@DMalek]

Let the man cook

[@skillenmcnot]

Probably more. If you have a large enough machine to fit the casting (likely a gantry mill) it'd be easy tbh

[@martyboysation]

PLEEEAASE make these longer

[@justinbanks2380]

12:12 that unexpected vocal on the best drop! Well done with the music choice and editing Jaime!

[@kudosjeg]

Love watching a newbie using this many adaptations to machine a large part. Very good watch; was skeptical in the beginning, but you guys are making it happen!

[@duanethepirate]

An shaper would be great in this situation! Love the video!

[@asicdathens]

The shaper was invented before the milling machine just to make flat surfaces. What is needed

[@armageddontools]

@@asicdathens Shaper can cut dovetails with properly ground knife.

[@89sirmonk]

Genuinely some of the best machining I've seen on this channel. This set up wouldnt be that crazy to see in a custom machine shop. Set up is pretty good for what you're working with. Ideally, you'd have a way to anchor the work piece to the floor.

[@skinnwalk3r586]

MAKE THESE PARTS LONGER, 15 minutes isnt long enough, i need more

[@aserta]

I love this descent into madness, and i'm here for it all!

[@tonybowers9490]

I was just thinking, and remembering..... I first started watching your channel when you had a very small shop and made custom hammers. You have progressed lightyears since then.

[@andrazegart]

The music fits perfectly to the fast paced building process 🙌 love it!

[@GazEdwards8690]

With the iron dust you should make a Damascus handle for another part you need for the steam hammer.

[@krakerstaker]

This series has been an absolute treat to watch! I really appreciate the level of effort that goes into doing all this crazy restoration shenanigans!

[@HigherOrigins]

Fist project on the hammer needs to be an industrial inspired knife or tool of some kind made of the kind of canister damascus Jamie mentioned

[@MrDKOz]

KZbin recommended this video just as another ended and it only uploaded 20 seconds ago! Want to take this time to thank you for the content you both make - enjoy every episode.

[@Tesserex]

12:15 love that chiptune sound, need more of that.

[@rockjocky73]

Watching these episodes, I’m realizing just how difficult it would’ve been to make a precise machine 100 years ago, based on how challenging it’s been with all of your new technology!

[@sjv6598]

That is definitely the most outrageous set up I’ve ever seen and it only bladdy works! 😮😬

[@dakotaeldredge4183]

The level of creativity in setting this up is so epic

[@SlinkySlonkyWaffle]

the initial montage music is SO MUCH BETTER, it actually captivates me, rather than drowning everything out and making me want to leave like the generic rock music does xD

[@lecolintube]

I’m so excited to see what your going to use this steam hammer for 🤯🤩🙌 Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride! 💪

[@Jusdin057]

This is such a good series mate. Also, when you are finished with that anvil base. Put a glass or timber top on it. Killer coffee table 👌

[@tallmusican]

Alec... you made such a detailed and precise bottom. Not many men appreciate that.

[@dgymnast6473]

You weren’t wrong about the four (now 3 flute) bit was amazing footage. That was beautiful camera work.

[@edenochoa2337]

You should look into conventional v climb cutting. That is why your endmill probably broke but it’s hard to tell if it was that or the rough mill scale. For the direction of your spindle you were cutting “climbing” which I recommend doing the opposite. But great job regardless!

[@vhierta8723]

Base build montage edit was on point today boys, damned well done, loved it! So well timed with the music and good balance of sound and tempo.

[@caslollie]

Love to see it finally coming together after 3 episodes or so of fiddling around man love this project

[@ryangross5446]

Now youre fully in the deep end, it looks like its working out fairly well! Love the commitment to this project!

[@BenVeenstra]

I know its slow and all but its just not feeling like a finished video. The ending was a little abrupt. But great to see that the jank stand is working! Love the ingenuity!

[@ronwingrove683]

Alec ruins his Bridgeport, Ep. 2!

[@N4g4r1d3r]

Loving the weekly uploads. Always have something to look forward to.

[@kevfaherty123]

production quality is really gettin up there. good work team.

[@nokbeen3654]

Once again, immaculate timing for dinner. Love this series!

[@The_Zen_Dragon]

I've been really enjoying this restoration. Its fun to watch Alec in mad scientist mode. 😁

[@mattsully5332]

starting to look pretty good there. it is insane to me to be making that a full inch wider, but I can see that it is needed in order to make everything fit right

[@pizza6909]

using oil as a coolant was a slight mistake because: cast iron contains a lot of lead, meaning its kinda tough and gummy like at the same time, and smearing that on ur mill means the mill doesnt cut the metal anymore and uses more energy resulting in breaking the mill. Solution: use a mill with less cutting edges, (more space for shavings) or use ur airgun to blow of the carvings as it cuts. much love from germany ^^

[@ebc1f7]

Oh man. That would be such a cool thing if u could save the iron filings from milling it and forge something like a handle or knob using the power hammer once it’s working. The hammer can forge the dust from itself to make a new part for itself!

[@SPACKlick]

Alec, in the next video can we get a recap of what you're hoping to acheive with all this milling and levelling. I've sort of lost track of the purpose and final shape you're looking for on this anvil.

[@nunyabizness4354]

Finally, Alec is on the level. Git'er done, mate.

[@mikegirard7250]

Kick back on the big grinder.... Jamie s like : Hell no !!!!

[@rasmis]

I've paused to deal with it. Big thumbs up to Alec, for keeping both hands on the tool, and wearing a face shield. That could have ended catastrophically.

[@Kevin_Ridenour]

This has been fascinating. I can’t wait to see what you come up with to power it. Can we get a house update?

[@DaftyBoi412]

Watching the timelapse here 9:30 you can see the base you're cutting move up a tad on the right side as you're cutting it inbetween passes! :O

[@Valuiskihh]

That is nice to make everything according to measures. I saw one guy building lathe with angle ginder 😁and it came out accurate!

[@dawidndg]

i love this serie! cant wait for next episde

[@BH-rx3ue]

After doing all that work to make it more stable, i was waiting for Jamie to go "why didnt you just - insert simple yet brilliant idea that works and would have saved a tonne of time and effort -"

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

You should use that broken endmill, any other tooling you break, and the chips from the milling operations to try and make canaster damascus.

[@MrQuickLine]

Since you're checking for advice in the comments, here's a tip: it's cheaper if you don't break your tools. If you just keep them unbroken, they'll last for longer. Hope this helps.

[@DarthVincentiusOfficial]

With the way you reconfigged the equipment, you should be wearing a mad scientists lab coat on top of your coveralls.

[@dannyg2077]

Really enjoying the epic multiple episodes again it's like the old school Alec Steele 👍

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work. Good job on saving old machinery

[@benjaminshropshire2900]

With regards to making flat surfaces with hand tools; one of the gold standards for making flat surfaces is _hand scraping._ If you can remove a thin cut of materiel by hand gtom exactly where you want it, then all you need to get micron accurate surfaces is a way to measure where you need to remove from.

[@NeOnViiPeRZz]

Hey Alex look at some ripper end mills for roughing material out lot less chance of tool breakage

[@clamsjog]

There’s just something about metal cutting metal that does it for me.

[@kriskehrer6410]

0:42 Oh, Alec, you *are* the *hunk* of Steele!!

[@frankierzucekjr]

"Remember, lift with your back" haha. Great episode as always fellas

[@RevocerGM]

12:51 it definitely looked cooler - good choice for re:visual stimulation

[@andyfields3248]

I'd have roughed it out with your circular saw before milling off an inch. Slice down then under cut to remove a block from each side. Then mill it to finish size. Usually faster to make bug waste chunks than mill it all into dust.

[@mission772]

The base build montage was epic!

[@Yellow_Hammer]

This is some darn good problem solving. Love it.

[@tyla2876]

@AlecSteele you don't need to use lubricant when machining cast iron, it has natural oils in it and it'll just bind up and ruin the cutter

[@jackburton37211]

Alec i have been watching you for so long i remember when you were a blacksmith.

[@CrazyMan_Engineer]

Being creative can lead to innovation and fun.

[@paulObriant]

You need a "roughing end mill" and a mister. Always love your stuff, keep on keeping on!

[@assassinlexx1993]

When you finished needing those concrete inserts. If you put a old ear foam plug in the hole . To keep it free of dirt.

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

If you could time travel to the River Rouge Ford plant in Michigan in the 40's to learn from those machinists. Wouldn't that be a thing. Videos in archive. Worth a watch.

[@5flood]

Not sure if you’re a big golf guy but I think it would be a super cool idea to make a Damascus putter head you could inlay gold or whatever you’re a creative guy it would look awesome

[@curt81]

he already did

[@nateolmsted22]

The base bass made me laugh harder than it should 😂

[@benjaminzirker7557]

I completely agree with that. But I love a good dad joke

[@I.no.ah.guy57]

Man i love watching restorations and this has been soooo good. Cant wait for the next episode!! Just have to wait another week...😮‍💨😢🤣 You're a crazy man and im here for it 🙏🏼💪

[@MysticalSkyMonkey]

Best series you've put out in a while guys!

[@andyharbin411]

I’m loving these episodes. Great project

[@renatoneves3844]

Total respect for you. Hugs from Brazil

[@iordachej]

I just realized that you're doing fine metal working for a 1 ton hammer. It makes little to no sense. But I like it.

[@smashallpots1428]

thats so much metal being removed also that stand could make a neat glass top table base

[@booshmcfadden7638]

That Bridgeport really is an impressive machine.

[@Sharp_Stone]

Put a nice woodslab on that "jig" and you will have yourself a nice coffee table

[@OliverLarson-u7v]

Alec Steele on an upload schedule Is a menace to society

[@codysimon1724]

Glad he has so much commitment to this, I wouldn't of made the entire jig

[@stumcconnel]

That montage at the start is magnificent

[@_Turbocat777]

Would love to see you try and use the cast iron dust for a damascus project.

[@aaronpreston47]

I think you’ll be happy with that saw you bought, especially cutting plate steel.

[@matthewf1979]

Great job! Much better than an angle grinder.