MAKING A DAMASCUS RING!!! Part 2

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[@AlecSteele]

Hey guys, sadly I had to cancel the auction - you can read more about why here: **Auction Cancelled** I found out from commenters on Instagram that a certain proportion of people can get reactions from the nickel content of one of the steels used after prolonged contact between the fingers either side of the ring. Naturally this poses a liability concern if I sell it. Who knows, maybe I’ll turn it into a not-a-ring and sell it then! I’m sorry to let down those of you bidding and excited to win the ring. Nevertheless it was a hugely fun project that I got to practice and learn a lot on! (I’m now itching to see the comments this prompts under the Mokume Gane [copper and nickel] Pendant video I just finished recording and will soon publish 😂)

[@katrinalundberg4228]

Mokume Gane...? So you still have that billet you made a while ago?

[@fakjbf3129]

Since the inside is silver shouldn't that prevent people from having a reaction? EDIT: Ok people can stop pointing out that the outside touches your other fingers, two dozen versions of the same point is enough.

[@Lolfml]

this is soo sad

[@scottg5771]

Some people are allergic to silver, too. It's hard to account for everybody's individual problems.

[@ichoozjc]

@@fakjbf3129 It touches the other fingers though. BTW, why is there no maker mark on this ring? Would be more valuable if there was. IMO.

[@sunke4911]

am I the only one who loves the look of it without the gem??

[@LoadsOfMana]

yeah i definitely thought it looked better before.

[@hansmuller4338]

the gem looks out of place

[@eTraxx]

yep ... thought the same

[@CatFitzGerald2009]

The gem looks kinda like a wart

[@ontril86]

I don't like that it is proud of the ring. If the stone was flush I think it would look alright.

[@joshfindley230]

Alex u should try forging a frying pan could be a fun project

[@sojjjer]

Josh Findley bump

[@superglue46]

Dude. A freaking damascus frying pan. Yes please.

[@jeffd2931]

pretty sure its Alec

[@1019wc1019]

cast iron would be a new material to work

[@jsfarrier9732]

He can make a frying pan for his wife Will to cook him supper.

[@LostinWales]

Hilarious that you understand metallurgy but didn't realize the affects heat has on plastic 😂 nice ring though 😁

[@tolkienfan4815]

Alec ! Take it easy with the stone setting ! I know it's fun but there's alot of things that shouldn't have gems on them ! And this gorgeous ring is one of them .:)

[@HD3DProductions]

I agree, but he probably needs to justify getting all the ring setting stuff to himself, so by putting gems in everything in his mind it is worth it

[@chrisis9030]

I was thinking the same.

[@nicholashyduk8871]

i set diamonds and sundry into steels and other alloys all the time. well done mate and keep at it. don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@robertjames8220]

I'm sorry, I did laugh about that cup melting when you poured the boiling water in it. I mean... I think very highly of you, Alec, but sometimes I wonder about your sense of self-preservation... as in I wonder if yours is working! You're a madman!

[@nathanielecheverria8458]

He was just showing off the merch

[@airconditioner84]

Are you a gay?

[@ATC_Ryan]

@@NoobNoobNews sometimes? I really wonder about his lack of common sense sometimes.

[@notahotshot]

@@airconditioner84, are you seriously trying to get a date, in a youtube comment section?

[@ATC_Ryan]

@no no Yeah, trying to catch red hot metal is "fine". Can't remember what video that was...

[@polarman1119]

8 hour knife challenge WILL vs STEELE !!!

[@mindrage92]

You could call the challange "Will of Steele"

[@atlasbailly5439]

stelter vs. steele lol

[@valuepurposemission7517]

hey brother, suggestion. take some borax mix it in alcohol and coat your gold or silver with the mixture and burn off the alcohol to protect from oxides on your metal. and this will aide in soldering silver and gold. always pickle your silver or gold using a light hcl to clear away oxides after soldering. with the high nickle content of your Damascus you would do well to plate the underside of the ring with nickle, then you could solder the silver to the ring and protect from capillary action of water getting in under the steel using your borax/alcohol to protect the silver ANNEAL the silver before soldering to the ring and forming, the silver will work harden over time

[@hannahfisher4342]

So fancy! I love the stone color. It reminds me of blue dykum. I really can't believe you brought the nail polish all the way from the UK. At least you aren't wasting a half used bottle 😆.

[@andyhug90]

How about a partial damascus frame for your glasses?

[@derxer614]

Way too heavy haha

[@andyhug90]

Probably but i thought about damascus temples (had to look that up) which are connected to a light wooden frame. That way, even if the bars get a little heavier, it is still balanced. Or just an even thinner stripe of damascus to cover the temples. @@derxer614

[@affalaffaa]

If we're talking weight problems then maybe a damascus monocle?

[@maxencerouviere6747]

12:42 : "it might just be crazy enough to work", I love this sentence ! And also you made a great job with this ring, bravo!!

[@MaineSnowman5509]

I enjoy your big projects, but I really enjoy these interlude projects. The Blacksmith Challenge with Will is fun too.

[@A1BASE]

It's a nice piece of work and I loved seeing the problem solving, but that setting doesn't really work in this application for me. You're not seeing the color of the gem at all because virtually no light gets to it. It may as well be a piece of jet or onyx. The silver banding looks the tits, though.

[@michiel6667]

Great video, Alec. I love you working on some more damascus

[@Jiminycroquet]

I really like this format, where you show every little step and narrate all the way through. very informative and engaging.

[@markjob7736]

Alex try chucking up the ring in your lathe and use a round rod to roll the silver edge onto the band.

[@Greennoob2]

This is incredible. Steele has evolved. That’s some impressive solution

[@2surge2]

It relaxes me when you use metric.

[@alexanderwilkins222]

Born and raised on Freedom units, and metric just makes more sense to me. 12" to a foot, 3 feet to a yard, 1760 yards to a mile -VS- 10mm to a cm, 100cm to a meter, 1000 meters to a kilometer.

[@2surge2]

That’s cool Melissa. You should probably chill out.

[@alexanderwilkins222]

@@melissahill7930 how does war and politics affect the speed and ease of use of measuring systems? These are videos for an international audience, using internationally recognized measuring systems makes sense to me. Most people who watch this video use one system of totally arbitrary, made-up measurements, and the rest use a different set of totally arbitrary, made-up measurements *that are based off of the other set anyway*.

[@TheBudgetTechnician]

@@melissahill7930 maybe you should keep your thoughts in your head, just like your bad conversions. 1" is approximately 25.4mm, not 39.4mm (did you learn your conversions from those that made up the stupid "common core" mathematics?) Thanks for your service, but you make the rest of us Americans look/sound dumb. I'm all about freedom, guns, bacon, bald eagles, and quarter miles, but some things need standardizing, and outdated "standard" system doesn't make sense for anything precision based

[@TheBudgetTechnician]

@@melissahill7930 I see that I have recieved a "like" for my comment, and while I had to edit my comment for a missed word, you have edited yours that was 3 months older than mine in order to include my correction of your bad conversion without even acknowledging me.....

[@joshycmogog6893]

Yo alec I only started watching your videos 2 weeks ago and I love the look of blacksmithing/blade smithing and it’s really inspired me to want to become a blacksmith/blade smith as it is such a unique and creative craft. I would love to see a video of you making a Damascus gut knife.

[@allenwc]

oh wow, nice spot for the gemstone, and the coffee etch, really nice. Rivet idea is just so kewl, it gives the whole thing a very industrial look. Nicely done.

[@Gari.Hughes]

The best thing about these small projects is we know you are working on something amazing to show us later! Hmm. You choice of words intrigues me. The wearer? Do I sense an auction or giveaway coming up? Damn. Need to start watching until the end before commenting!

[@thelion9976]

8:05, nice save, will😂 I don’t think anyone noticed!

[@TheTidobanditto]

is this how people feel about gold jewelry and diamonds? I get it. Before i just thought " ooooohhh big deal, its just shiny metals and sparkly rocks". Absolutely Stunning Alec!

[@robertduguay689]

Finally we have the old Alec Steele back. Enjoyed it very much.

[@31tomcat]

Have you considered laquering the ring. This would eliminate oxidisation issues.

[@suncu91]

It will also prevent allergic reaction, some people may get from the nickel

[@31tomcat]

Not if you use automotive laquer

[@evaderknives]

Released this one a little early.... Awesome to see you getting out the content... Hope all is well with you & Will... take it easy...

[@MyHouseOnTheMoon]

You were on the right track! Burnish one side to almost the right roll, then do the ball trick. Beautiful! And that coffee... brilliant!

[@philcourteney4328]

Alec, great vid! When you got into the gem-setting problem solving, really reminded me of the older videos with the "Need a tool make a tool" fixes :D 😊👍

[@cillian8882]

Hi Alec I absolutely love your content. Keep up the great work!

[@biocybernaught3512]

You should do a charity auction for a few of these, winners to give their sizes and you make a video of making the rings.

[@TheSatyrblue]

Beautiful ring Alec. I actually like the stone set into it. As much as people seem to think it was a bad idea I love it. Enjoying you branching out in your metalworking and expanding your skill set. As always have a beautiful day guys.

[@d.mat.zero6525]

i like the ring n these small projects and how you can see Will working away on something in the background, prob making another wax mold for the saber

[@hawkeye1939]

in my opinion, the gem was to much, the Damascus look lush on its own, still amazing tho just not my cup of tea this one :)

[@acm1101]

Great work. Perhaps it’s the purist in me, but I liked the ring before the stone was set in it. That being said, thanks for taking us along on your journey as you learn. I really enjoy watching you progress.

[@EternalDamned]

I seriously can not wait until you're first jewel hilted ceremonial dagger. All these new skills you two are learning will coalesce into a truly epic build.

[@MaxStax1]

Don't forget he's 20 years old. Moved from England to the US , set this shop up. Respect!

[@jeremyjensen867]

I can't believe you're not like everyone else and insert 30 ads in one video.

[@mcclurej8818]

All his videos are sponsored. No need for extra ad revenue.

[@Lodogg]

Nord VPN, Audible, some coffee company, just to name a few, he makes his revenue. Granted, he’s given Ace Hardware a ton of free advertising, so they should pony up for him.

[@zoranallen5205]

jeremy jensen it’s really quite admirable. Although he has sponsors, most people with sponsors still do midrolls

[@koloth5139]

He must be doing alright. No extra ads doesn't push his Patreon, though I am not sure he even has content on it. Doesn't really sell much of what he makes. Just shirts and sponsors.

[@marshallboice6871]

@@Lodogg that one ace that he goes to could survive on what he buys alone

[@Zach-tf8hn]

Super Happy that i can sit down for dinner everyday and enjoy your videos man, stellar work!

[@Luke..luke..luke..]

So I came to your chan randomly when I saw your second video on making a better damascus steel chef knife. I am no hooked. You are a metal surgeon! Keep it up!

[@MrUgot2bkiddingme]

This why I love this channel. Push yourself beyond your comfort zone and learn. Powerful and inspiring. Hooyah Proud to Serve!

[@fakjbf3129]

Since you're in the US, you should probably know know that we don't pronounce the L in solder here. It's sod-er, because we like to be difficult.

[@x31omega]

Not difficult. We just have a history of jerking around the english. Lol

[@A1BASE]

But if he keeps his english accent he'll get more girls.

[@cameronmassie642]

I know lots of plumbers that say solder with the l on the west coast

[@chiefof]

Of course, to a Brit, pronouncing it "sodder" has a whole other meaning!

[@89degreestudio56]

"Origins" isn't pronounced "oranges" in ANY country, yet some retards do it anyhow. Let the man pronounce words any way he wants.

[@adelbert7162]

It's 23:41 in UK I've got college tomorrow I should sleep.... Nah this is more important

[@deniss5941]

Same here lol

[@xdeadxshotx9265]

Same haha

[@robertlassiter5808]

People who have their heads screwed on right!

[@crylia8666]

1:28 in germany

[@marcus6004]

Same 😂😂😂

[@reinierdupreez]

Hey Alec been following your videos since 1m layer katana, and still love your content. i would love to see you make a medieval knights armor set. keep up the good work.

[@LayneXIII]

Awesome work! You’re channel is so much better since the move. No bias meant. Welcome to ‘Murica! Glad to see you embrace our country. 👍

[@MrGman891]

Alec, whats going on with the cavalry saber? I'm excited to see how the recast in the silicon mold goes.

[@archangelspythons]

I'm curious if the mold was garbage so will has to make a new one.

[@s1gne]

According to the facebook page they are waiting for supplies to arrive before they can continue.

[@chiefof]

Perhaps they purchased a larger commercial vacuum chamber and are waiting for it?

[@liquidmidnight0748]

Probably waiting on more investment they used all of it on the last cast

[@Staroy]

The Damascus ring was majestic but the gem was a mistake

[@theweaponartisan9080]

I disagree

[@Pado01]

Makes it look like a button with the way it protrudes

[@trevorjaster4072]

It was to thick for the gem make it little slimmer and it qould have been great

[@Flyingdogturd]

Pablo is a great jewellery maker and designer, I love his work. Nice job Alec 👍

[@marcwittkowski5146]

I love your creative approach to problem solving. Great video, great result.

[@randy0120]

The guy who said to do a frying pan is a genius! Or a cast iron skillet!!!!

[@etnlpyro6747]

Hey man I’ve been watching you for a long time I love what you do and you have inspired me to blacksmithing and that that your here in the US you should do another Damascus American flag Buckle that would be awesome

[@smurfking2]

Hoping this reaches you! I commented on Instagram as well but would love to see a damascus straight edge razor with a bengal striped wood handle!! Buy that in a heart beat and would last waaaay longer! Love the videos! Keep it up!!

[@harpodjangorose9696]

I like how fast you talk. I run most videos at 1.25 or 1.5, but you keep a nice quick pace. Keeps my short attention span happy.

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Really nice Damascus Ring!!! :D

[@josephgarcia7030]

an upload that's not at 10pm? nice!

[@colesandberg5525]

Yeah you realized he moved like 8 hours in time zones so it might have messed up your usual upload times from him

[@josephgarcia7030]

you right fr fr

[@pklapatauskas]

Alec, something you might try for bending that silver band is a small rotary hammer used by Jewelers. It's a simple shaft with a head that is off center like a crankshaft in a car. I think that Foredom makes one but it would be easy enough to make. Great work in the ring too bad about the liability issue.

[@ShawnHCorey]

GV. To get a measurement of the inside of a tube, roll up a thin piece of paper that is a little larger than the inside. Stick the paper in and let it expand. Mark where the edge overlays the bottom part. Remove the paper and unroll it. The inside circumference is from the edge of the paper to the mark.

[@KickeroTheHero]

Alec: "sol-der" Me, an intellectual: "Saw-der" Alec, I love your videos and your energy in them! Forgive me for memeing. Is "sol-der" the common pronunciation in the Uk?

[@alexnorton]

KickeroTheHero As far as I know, the USA is the only place in the world that doesn’t pronounce it sol-der. For some reason you guys forget there’s an L in the word.

[@EverettWilson]

@@alexnorton We learned how to ignore the actual spelling of a word from England. ;)

[@jayjayx1451]

@@EverettWilson Don't you mean Engand? xD

[@Lodogg]

Imagine if that Cavalry Saber was made for a Lieutenant? You’d be hearing ‘Left tenant’ all day long... 😜😂🤣

[@Squat5000]

You are clearly well liked. 10 views, 120 likes, and 35 comments. And for good reason!

[@mven]

@@kezzatube45 That's not what's going on. When a video blows up on KZbin they freeze the visible view count while they verify that the views are legitimate. The like count is not subject to the freeze, and indicates the video's true reach.

[@mven]

@@kezzatube45 I apologize if you were bored by my reply. As a software developer, I find these sorts of quirks interesting, and was merely sharing information I enjoyed learning. I do tend to stop talking when the person I'm in front of obviously knows already or doesn't care at all. You're absolutely right that I'm a friendless goblin that doesn't get invited places, but I'm hoping to make up for that with hard work.

[@mven]

@@kezzatube45 It's worth noting that the view count is still live on videos with low views. It's only when lots of views are coming in that KZbin performs validation in order to discourage exploitation.

[@oMaGicKsv]

Always impressed when you explain your mistakes and the cures for them. You could just leave all that out and look like a master but you’re better than that! It’s always about the learning and the journey with you, it’s inspiring! Awesome work tho Alec 🤙🏻

[@shanek6582]

Thin out some brownells baking lacquer and dip your etched Damascus, then buff the l6 that’s higher because it didn’t etch, works great.

[@NicholasSmith87]

Your description still says "Alec Steele Blacksmith 2018". Time to update it to 2019.

[@Blackys-Boy]

Nice, but sure wish you would get back to the cavalry sabre

[@jakelabovitz9646]

He’s waiting for some equipment for casting the guard to arrive before he can continue

[@mafhper]

This is by far the best video on this channel. Succinct. Technician. And with a wonderful final work.

[@andyiliff7793]

That tenon setting was a brilliant idea! That really showcased your problem solving skills. Awesome ring!

[@TommyArianoutsos]

Is the silver liner needed? Wouldn't the oils and constant contact of your finger keep the inside of the ring from rusting?

[@mcclurej8818]

Nope. I've made rings out of metal pump shafts and they rust right away. The only ring I wear now, other than my wedding band is a stainless steel ring I made about 12 years ago.

[@TommyArianoutsos]

@@mcclurej8818 was that a ring you wore everyday?

[@TheSatyrblue]

Unfortunately human sweat is acidic and contains salts. Both of which will actually accelerate the oxidizing of the steel. The one exception is stainless due to the other metals in the alloy. That's why copper and broze jewelry will tarnish and turn your skin green.

[@jackals1737]

Well looks like Im not Going to Sleep yet

[@TheRekitter]

Alec, you may want to look into a bezel setting tool. They are cheap and you could have used one to set the silver inside your ring easily. You would probably not have any problems making one. All gemstones that are cut "en cabochon", or round top, are bezel set.

[@roromad9603]

Alec, you have an amazing level of skill. How about making a hollow Damascus steel square box. Perfectly square, perfectly smooth at the corners.

[@ThisTall]

Hmm, wouldn’t it be possible to silver plate the finished ring then buff it off the outside?

[@donespo]

Silver plate is too thin. It would rub off in a fairly short time.

[@daemonx99]

Your poor hands look like they're taken quite a beating this past week or two lol

[@Revenant483]

That ring turned out amazing! Your skills are growing leaps and bounds!

[@prophez23]

Great job Alec! Very awesome ring! I can't wait to see how nice the sword is going to be. Best wishes to you both. Cheers!

[@MrBill-qx4ms]

What’s going on with the Calvary sword!??!???

[@comecaca5228]

I believe he said they were waiting on some tools to come in the finish it up

[@ryanwatkins1821]

Leroy jenkins

[@Lodogg]

Leeeeeerrrrooooyyyyyyyy Jaaaeeeeeeennnnkinsss!!!

[@siuilaonarach4546]

So cool to see this! This is exactly how I made my wedding ring!. Although I used stainless steel as the liner and 14K Yellow Gold cast into a Celtic knot shape. Plus, I didn't have the right hardy tool so to bend out the liner I had to use my Truck Trailer hitch and a ballpeen. hahaha

[@FallenDj122]

yet again you made a stunningly gorgeous damascus piece alec, love it!

[@jonwillis4109]

What happened to the Cavalry Sword?

[@jonwillis4109]

@bacon banana think they bent it

[@jackmandu]

Jon Willis - looks like they needed to restart the wax hilt to me.

[@jonwillis4109]

@bacon banana think Alec built a very large vacuum chamber and will got trapped inside. But all is not lost. I'd quite like to see if you can forge demascus and Will together

[@jackmandu]

bacon banana - ah, but they didn’t actually test the mold though before they melted the wax original did they? Me thinks the first casting didn’t work and the mold was not really good enough to try again. I bet Will’s Project Screwdriver is really an excuse to sit at the bench and remake the wax hilt.

[@timschrier903]

Alec has stated on Instagram that the sword is on hold until some new equipment comes in for them to finish casting the guard and complete the sort

[@Rakku]

I love your work, but I have to say: I really dont like the way you set your stones. They protrude way too much and destroy the organic look of your piece. Setting them in the material flush with the surface would make it look way better. Maybe there is a way to set stones in that way? Because the protruding setting of the stone destroys pretty much every work you´ve done so far with it, in my honest opinion. I hope this gets across as constructive cirtisism. Keep on rocking!

[@TheClearwall]

He pretty clearly stated that he didnt plan that far ahead and ground it too thin to do that.

[@Rakku]

@@TheClearwall And I clearly said that I dont only mean that for this ring, I mean it in general. Since alec started setting stones he always does it the same way which always, in MY opinion, destroys the overall look of the piece or at least distorts it. It just does not look clean, it sticks out like a sore thumb. And there are always multiple ways of doing things, thats all Im saying. If he gets more expirience and trys out more ways to set stones, he will improve.

[@jordantimothy5672]

One of the prettiest Works of art I have seen truly beautiful!

[@LomoPlateAldo]

Next big project: Damascus steel-sub hilt-integral bolster-cocobola handle-leather lanyard-gem stone inserted bushcraft knife with quick release straps-altoid, tinder, Wet Stone & Fire Starter pockets leathre scout sheath. Maybe thow in some twisted gold wire flukes and custom lanyard beads to. Alec Vs. Will kind of challenge. so each one of you guys can have their own knife.

[@ItsNotGivingMeAName]

Knows the melting points of various metals but not basic plastic cups...

[@patrickgardner2204]

I mean, to be fair when was the last time he forged plastic

[@ChatBot1337]

Alec gets an American girlfriend, starts making rings. Do the math.

[@jsfarrier9732]

His girlfriend is Will

[@adamschaeffer1436]

18.7 mm in US/Canada size is an 8½. Either a woman with very large fingers, or a guy with slender fingers. 7:10, fabulous? Will likes the coffee etch. Hey... it's none of my business but the math seems to be indicating something else.

[@jsfarrier9732]

Bingo!

[@glenjamindle]

@@jsfarrier9732 It's a "friendship" ring to go with their bracelets.

[@SuperJaXXas]

@@jsfarrier9732 No! Will's too pretty for Alex.....

[@cobyharris4580]

Alec Alec Alec you don’t have to drop a gem in every project now, it looked so clean without it

[@michaellfrostnielsen4834]

Can you make copper brass damascus ring. I think that would look pretty cool 😊

[@terek86]

did not like it with gem, plain was better :S

[@Bobba_fett]

Will isn't forging in this video cause it would be awkward to help his husband with his own ring. Hence the sentimental coffee etch and blue gem. How else do yall think Alec got his green card to come to Montana.

[@isays]

I'd love to see you try to make a Tension ring. Especially one of the helix-styled ones. I think that style would show off all the beauty of the Damascus without the clash of a gem setting. Assuming its possible to make with Damascus.

[@AstronomyWales]

I've actually got the exact same nail polish to repair a scratch on the stanchions of my downhill bikes forks. Good to know I got the right stuff. 😂

[@philochristos]

I'm going to try that coffee trick on my next Damascus knife. Neato!

[@snorsko]

Make some armor. That should be out of your comfort zone and a nice thing to learn. A damascus spangenhelm would be nice.

[@benmc9657]

You my friend are a true artist. Such great knowledge of this field. I really hope you see this man! Keep up the fantastic work👍🏻

[@bnerd1]

this is why i love this channel you are always learning new thing and sometuimes failing at it but you show that i respect that

[@joshd2013]

I can only imagine the amount of time it would have taken to do back in the day with no power tools to make and set that ring even with all the modern tech it looked like it was still a days worth of work to do good job Alec did well

[@WanderingLostMC]

If you'd like to do more rings in the future with the rolled silver over a center piece. Get a small set of dapping punches. Harbor Freight carries a set that would work. But Rio sells much nicer ones.

[@turblome]

Hey Alec, I have a comment and a question for you. If you need to sand a round part, I recommend jigging it up in a lathe or other rotary device to save time and also provide uniform material removal. Are you planning on offering any type of blacksmithing classes at your new shop? I very much enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. Also don't sweat your failures, treat them as little lessons on how not to do. David

[@JETWTF]

You can do a clear coat paint(automotive paint) on the steel to prevent rust and give it a little more shine.

[@911Tger]

This is honestly the most beautiful and intricate engineers ring i have ever seen. for when i do complete my engineering degree (3-4 years) would you consider making an engineers ring for me at that time? (you also might like the history behind the Engineers Ring)

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Captions!! No CC's on this vid, I need them. Some of your viewers do not hear like everyone else...Thanks! Keep doing what you do! Its great!

[@JohnnyCashincarnate]

Alec and Will, y'all should try your hands at gunsmithing. It would be really unique and you would learn a ton.

[@vandieselmetalworks4089]

Great ideas with the coffee! I've done this accidentally so many times spilling coffee on my steel top weld tables and they do black quite a bit