FIXING A 1900's STEAM HAMMER! Pt.16

[@onecozypinchyboii8592]

Now all we need is a 16+ episode series on a homemade Damascus Boiler 😂

[@stasi0238]

Next one can be a Damascus battle cauldron.

[@FelipeLavratti]

Just yes. Yes. Please yes.

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

I mean... I wouldn't be opposed to that. The long series are the best imo, I love seeing the processes from start to finish especially when it's something he doesn't have a great knowledge of but still plows ahead... so much better than a Damascus knife in one episode with no real "learning" nor "out of comfort area" and on top of that the shorter one offs always seem to use the big machines rather than Blacksmithing.

[@mattbarrett41]

He has the damn hammer now……..

[@Crono099]

Build a boiler build a boiler

[@HandToolRescue]

Congrats! This was one of the best restoration series I've seen.

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you!!!

[@TASTYTREATSPLS]

The goat has spoken!

[@ThePopeProductions]

Coming from the man himself! This is a big time compliment 👍🏼

[@a20axf]

What an amazing job you’ve done restoring this! It was a random recommendation for the first episode and I’m so glad I found it 👌🏻 Amazing to see some proper machinery working at last. They really don’t build them like they used to. Can’t wait to see it running on steam (no mean feat logistically I’m sure).

[@TorqueTestChannel]

That's 5 months of effort truly paying off, thing of beauty

[@andrebanha8408]

imagine forge making a impact hammer in that bad boy

[@pvic6959]

has it been almost half a year???

[@soonerfrac4611]

It’s taken him 5 months to grow that caterpillar of a mustache!

[@ac.creations]

o.o

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Jamie, I appreciate your b-roll shots and attention to detail. Shoutout to the camera man! Well done.

[@rickykirk1]

i appreciate him scaring the absolute daylights out of alec

[@takumi2023]

Appreciate you scaring alex for us 😂

[@nicholas_obert]

Hands up for Jamie

[@Twitchyx7]

I have never cared about steam hammers a day in my life until you started working on one, and I've been locked in for 16 (+1 bonus train yard) episodes to see how it all shakes out. This one made me smile big; seeing all the risk, trial and error, and hard work pay off is so satisfying to me, I can't imagine how proud you must feel. Thanks for inviting us into your shop, and giving us the thrill of learning vicariously through you. Keep it up, Alec!

[@jamesbarber5410]

Watching him knowing he has mechanical skills but no clue how this thing works and eventually making it run restores my faith in mankind insofar as his generation is concerned. I know people his age who can’t make change at a gas station and here he is reinventing the wheel lol.

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you for watching!!! 🙏😄

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@AlecSteele *BY FAR AND AWAY THE BEST THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE* I would happily have watched 20 hour long episodes on this

[@justinsousa7624]

Call a sewer lining company. I used to install cured in place pipe and we had steam boiler trucks that ran on propane. a totally self contained steam boiler on a medium duty straight truck.

[@thaJeez]

up you go

[@AussieCleetus]

I think the dynamic of Alec and Jamie is a delight to behold. Don't even get me started on the child-like enthusiasm and excitement the two have when things start going right. Jamie is a fantastic counterpart to Alec and does amazing work with the camera to bring us to a point where we feels we're practically there with them in the shop. That takes a lot of talent.

[@piccalillipit9211]

Jamie is a ****** I mean that in a nice way.

[@georqedubyakush6066]

17:58 good to know the homie still keeps him on his toes, can never get too comfortable in the shop

[@NeSeeger]

Only true friends prank each other when life could be on the line.

[@tbillington]

Love Jamie's trolling, it gets Alec every time 😂

[@Mitrasmit]

It's almost drawing a tear to my eye to see you bringing this thing back to life. Amazing how this extremely old piece of engineering is pretty much performing equal or better than every modern thing produced since. Love this series. Thank you.

[@thmxsz]

yeah literally its only drawback is its fuel source other then that it seems great

[@jimc4731]

After all of this, I WANT ONE! JIM 🎉

[@xPakrikx]

Damn 1900 engineering was something :)

[@cleverusername9369]

It's crazy to think that Isembard Kingdom Brunel himself probably saw machines very like this.

[@andromidius]

The mechanical perfection needed for such devices is astonishing. They really did get the very most out of the available technology before it hit a dead end of "we can't make this any better". Steam is wonderful, but has a hard limit on what it can do. And they found that limit.

[@F0XD1E]

​@@andromidius In a way, even the modern power hammers are most likely steam powered, technically. Most powerplants (at least coal, gas, or nuclear) operate steam turbines. The steam power is just transmitted long distance as electricity.

[@yorkshiresdronestruggle]

This has to be one of the best videos yet the level of excitement is brilliant.

[@SuperFighter94]

The series is a great example of a problem that on the whole sounds way too hard, overwhelming and beyond your skill set, but by breaking down the problem into chunks that are manageable and within the skillset you have (or just beyond it an learn). A lesson for anyone looking the monolith of a huge problem they need to face.

[@SCB1993]

Does anyone else kind of "assign" a soul and personality to old machines and get all emotional when a faithful old machine is running again? Like an old soldier reporting for duty again after a long time.

[@PPedroFernandes]

I cannot express how satisfying it was to see that hammer forge some steel. Seeing a journey complete... Amazing

[@MrImpossible86]

I've been watching you for years, and getting this monstrous machine running again with so little reference information is the most skilled thing I've seen you do. Well done.

[@jackstrutz]

So incredibly impressive!!!

[@eChuckNorris]

16:50 - Thank you for panning here to show us an example of a spanner.

[@0num4]

Appreciate your tenacity, Alec. I've seen a number of projects of yours throughout the years, but this is easily one of the coolest. 15 year old Alec would have been absolutely daunted, but also excited to see this working.

[@jerremywallas5744]

I sit here smiling like a young boy seeing this mashine running and Alec using it. Its amazing that you made this mashine run again. Very proud of you and Jamie :)

[@jalexp]

Really satisfying seeing Alec work through the ins and outs of this power hammer and get it working. While watching it struck me that there must be precious little true knowledge left relating to these types of machines. Isn't it funny that just a couple of generations down the line these things appear to be alien technology again. Well done for keeping the craft alive

[@Pettie95]

This has been a fantastic journey! Just wanted to add my voice to the many saying please continue with these long-form, episodic content! It's been wonderful watching it all come together, the mistakes, braining, fixing, then finally celebrating, it should all be shown! Keep up the great work!

[@bemk]

My granddad said the smiths in his workshop sometimes put an egg under the hammer, and were so precise they were often able to only just crack the shell without the egg flying everywhere. Could be a fun challenge 🙂

[@patheddles4004]

Dickens refers to that in Great Expectations, when the narrator Pip is describing the blacksmith Joe Gargery with the metaphor of a steam hammer - delicate enough to handle an egg, but strong enough to reshape steel.

[@zachellis147]

So cool to see the amount of control this beast has. Well done Alec!

[@DereliqueMahBAWLS]

16:14 “I think the threads are bad on the male side, here at the tip, there are the base, this just gets tight” There is no way you didn’t know what your were saying 😂

[@captcanada4]

I'm blown away at how ingenious the design is. Thanks for taking the time to document your journey. I was all smiles along with you.

[@andrewreida6514]

Incredible results. What a great series, can't wait to see it running on steam.

[@GoughCustom]

Amazing work Alec! Really glad that you actually like running it as well, would have been a little sad if you'd done all this work just to find out that it's not that great as a power hammer!

[@michaelkerwin6525]

This series has been really satisfying to follow. Thanks for sharing.

[@markbroadwith9601]

What a fantastic episode. I even cheered when it hit the first steel again after many years.

[@dan725]

BEAUTIFUL! That was AMAZING to watch you deduce and troubleshoot the issues to bring this classic beauty back to life!!!!!!

[@kjtemmes]

I almost cried when that thing started finally run properly. Followed this journey so long and all the trouble what Alec you have solved etc... Well done sir.🎉🎉🎉

[@HeleTCM]

I'm not sure which part I loved more: seeing this thing actually run, or Jamie scaring the crap out of Alec.

[@markmolchany9859]

What I enjoy so much about this particular series of episodes is seeing Alec completely, stupidly overwhelmed by the scope of such a project, then to have him gain an understanding of it, to finally, becoming a master of it. I love seeing the progression.

[@patchinthebox]

Been watching from the beginning. This was nice to see completed finally.

[@thedarkknight1971]

Now it's up n running... DAMASCUS CROWBAR! (I was recently re-blasting through TVs 'Smallville' and saw the character Lex Luthor open a crate with a shiny Chrome one, and thought of Alec "Hmmm 🤔... Damascus..." 😉👍 😎🇬🇧

[@ughmas]

So exciting, that hammer operates beautifully and your hard work paid off. the fine control and single blow is so cool!

[@paulgroom7597]

Well done Alec, it's been a real enjoyment watching your progress through the restoration.

[@BrotoGP]

Alec laughing while making a ton of noise with a power hammer is why I watch this channel.

[@cleverusername9369]

16:06 appreciation post for the awesome 80's sports movie training montage synth music

[@madsotzenandreasen7145]

Damm even tho i havent done anything other than just following this project closely since you started it 5 months ago, i had the biggest smile on my face when the powerhammer worked the first time! NICE JOB. This has really been one of my favirots series on youtube to watch and follow. At least top five. If you are going to try and make more mashiens or restoring other old stuff, i can guarantee I'm going to be watching every video.

[@K0NFZ3D]

Love the 80s montage absolutely de-light-ful ❤😊

[@bradb.4570]

This is so weird but as Alec was describing the linkages and how they work, it felt like he was a salesman for the machine way back when, when he would have been teaching the shop that was buying it how it operates. Idk it was like a weird window into the past for me. I like this series a lot 👍🏻

[@gkozak430]

The way you were troubleshooting and fixing problems on something you put your blood, sweat, and tears into. Must have felt rewarding beyond belief 👍

[@AdamKiraly_3d]

I got giddy when it started working! Amazing work! looking forward to the next one!

[@GarretHandel]

Seeing you put the steel in there and have it work nearly perfectly on compressed air put a HUGE smile on my face. Truly a wonderful accomplishment!!!!

[@Rick-vm8bl]

It's been 84 years.... but its finally working, wooo!

[@benchristian360]

The control valve linkage on this Hammer is very similar to what is on mine. Watching you run that thing reminded me of running my utility hammer for the first time. They are much like a musical instrument. Watch the ram run away as you increase treadle pressure is exactly how mine runs. There is definitely a sweet spot to get the most powerful repeated blows. Well done. - From Northern Wisconsin

[@Prah123]

„How dramatic would you like the thumbnail to look like?“ „yes“

[@SgtClark12]

This has been my favourite series in a long time. I recently went back to watch the claymore series and realized Ive really come to miss these videos of Alec really taking his time and trouble shooting things as they pop up. It feels more raw and its refreshing. Keep it up gentlemen! Love from the swamp of Georgia, USA

[@chrismurphy110]

who ever picks the music give that person a raise one video its rock next video its cafe jazz

[@3lectronaut7]

Hell yes. I've been loving the jazz numbers over the working montages. And I'm a goth/industrial metal dude lol

[@chrismurphy110]

@@3lectronaut7 same give that man a raise

[@seanbordenkircher7854]

I found your channel late into this project but the sheer kid-like joy on your face of having it working hot steel, better than you ever imagined, was priceless. I can only imagine how proud you are of getting that thing running so smoothly, kudos!

[@mariestarlight]

It's ALIVE!

[@susan_beaver]

Congrats! The way you were working on getting that spring installed made me remember all the discussions on Donut / Real Mechanics Stuff / BigTime about shock absorber installations. There are special tools for installing the beefy springs in shocks for your car, but sometimes people try to take disastrous shortcuts. Glad to see yours worked out okay!

[@patchvonbraun]

Alec: My father "came up" through the apprentice system in the midlands back in the late 1940s he learned his trade (industrial metallurgist) working in the mills and fabrication shops in Darlaston. It wouldn't at all surprise me to find that he was quite familiar with steam hammers, even the model you have there. Alas, he's been gone now for 12 years :(

[@zacfarris5674]

It would be cool to see a knowledgeable old timer operate the steam hammer and show off his craft.

[@astro__shark]

Truly truly incredible. I just watched the whole back half of the series after forgetting you were restoring it! What a beauty.

[@devinteske]

0:25 “plumped” 😂

[@MrMortull]

You're a frickin' legend mate. From only really having a rough idea of how such a thing is meant to work to having it restored and (almost) perfect in less than half a year is a real achievement.

[@bonzaimolly]

0:37 when the missus gives me that wink

[@ericepperson8409]

The thing that gets me on this channel, is the journey through the tools of craftsman from many many years ago. It's a wonder to think that we've built much of our modern society on effort and refinement of not just the big tools, but the fine things they end up making.

[@Mattvbro]

Pt. 17 I brought a steam locomotive to power the 1900's hammer. Time to restore!

[@anatexis_the_first]

Very nice work figuring out the mechanics of this thing. I'm a mechanic myself and to have repaired a machine to full working order from such an abandoned state would be something I'd be proud of for years to come. Good job mate.

[@562LBLegend]

26 degrees "It's a scorcher today" meanwhile it's 31 here and is a nice cool day compared to last month. Haha British heat waves make Americans laugh in Fahrenheit

[@PrueferAuge]

are you doing physical labour at the same time and not using an ac

[@1pcfred]

26 degrees Celsius is practically room temperature. That's only 76.80 degrees Fahrenheit. 72 degrees is considered optimal.

[@PrueferAuge]

@@1pcfred 10C can get sweltering, if you work hard enough

[@1pcfred]

@@PrueferAuge not for me. 10°C is pretty chilly. That's only 48° Fahrenheit. It's barely above freezing. It went down to 45° Fahrenheit here this morning and that was cold. An average winter day here is around 42° Fahrenheit, but it can get colder than that. the lowest temperature ever recorded here was -5° Fahrenheit. That happened 10 years ago. So much for global warming.

[@ironwolfstudios2857]

Congratulations on getting the Ancient One up and running. She's a gorgeous piece of machinery.

[@panickysmurf5502]

To see the dies finally hit some Steele must be so satisfying, huge congratulations to you for achieving such an amazing rebuild and now looking forward to even more

[@jcrowder33]

LMAO at 78 degrees being a scorcher.....

[@Zonkotron]

Nobody knows how you muricans and aussies can run a cohesive industrial society in 3/4 of your countries.........:D......we had same weather in Germany lately. 80-90F and constant sunshine. Disgusting. Nobody should have to work like that ;D

[@jimmylovesbikes]

You are a true inspiration for so many of us afraid to step into the unknown. This is an incredible series and you are brave and really smart!!!

[@pigeonwigeon]

Feels like the old "Daily Steele" Alec is back with this much energy and drive to get the machine running perfectly, even if it means taking a few steps back. Awesome!

[@benjaminlannstrom8312]

It have truly been an honour to watch the restoration of this machine in such good quality in every video! Both in engenuity and energetic comentarry!

[@CrimsonNova99]

This has been an amazing series to watch these past few months! I get giddy each time I see you post an update to this. To see it finally working is a sight to behold, thanks for sharing this awesome project with us!

[@joekessinger731]

So enjoy seeing someone tackle a project, knowing it's going to be difficult and yet never giving up trying to make it work. Well done, more content, be safe, wish I had more of Alex's fire.

[@V0C5S]

I realllllyyyyy hope you keep it and get to reap the fruit of your very hard labor ❤

[@bartvanleeuwen3842]

That is absolutely fantastic Alec!!! Well bloody done!! You can see the pure pleasure and excitement in your face and through your voice.

[@bizzybcarm.d.7828]

You're a different breed my friend! Not many, if any 20 something years old now a days could accomplish what you've done here. Hats off to you!

[@fredrichardson9761]

I never thought I'd be so excited to see a 1900s power hammer restored to full function - your enthusiasm is infectious 😂 Great video! 👍

[@richbrown573]

It's alive! ALIVE!! Manical screaming topped it off. Never knew i see a steam hammer forge matchstick! Excellent job both of you

[@Tahira204]

Man the fine tuning of the valves is a thing of beauty absolutely amazing! Good job Alec!

[@sjv6598]

I think I’m almost as excited as Alec to see this puppy running! After 16 episodes I will be sad to see an end to it. It runs so well! Congratulations Alec😊

[@goulash75]

The pure joy (and maniacal laughter) alone, when the hammer started pounding steal, was worth watching 16 episodes for. (Mind you, I enjoyed every one of those 16 episodes, so watching them was certainly no chore!)

[@christopherlenahan3906]

Took a break for this rebuild, but showed up for the finish. Beautiful piece of equipment restored to new or better shape, and glad it's performing like no other piece of equipment in the shop!

[@MisterZealot]

Alec: Laughs like a maniac: IT'S BEAUTIFUL!! What a Joy to see this gorgeous piece of history come back to life.

[@mackobun]

Tremendous amount of work you've done on this hammer and to have it finally running. You should be exceedingly proud of yourself, Alec. What an accomplishment. Well done!

[@lolh4x]

What an incredible series, Alex. I remember watching the first video and seeing you worried about how it would be received and if it was worth it... well I think it was 100% worth it. This has been one of the best KZbin series I've ever seen. To see that thing running, and it being such an amazingly well crafted and effective tool, is just unreal.

[@tarotdragon6718]

Alex really shows how inventors created these behemoth of machines & learn what work around they used too & he just rebuilt without instructions what they created. Just original photos from start advice & clues

[@ryangross5446]

I knew you had it in you from day one Alec. Your intense passion was sure to lead you to a successful restoration and the end result is nothing short of amazing. I look forward to seeing it run on steam. It will hit much harder being powered by steam rather than air, as steam has a much higher operating pressure as well as the heat driving further expansion of the input gas.

[@moletrap2640]

I have to say one of the best project series on KZbin in 2024. Congratulations Alex and Jamie, well done.

[@petereldred1541]

Thank you, I simply loved to see your pure pleasure and excitement in the end result, I am not a blacksmith but I do understand bringing old machines back to life. I am so enjoying your presentation of this restoration.

[@jeffkeen6943]

It's always a good day when you get to hear Alec's maniac laugh...his pure joy is infectious. Love it...

[@TheRealHughGRexion]

I really can't put into words just how excited I get every time a new upload goes up on this channel; just the love Alec has for his work is infectious and makes me want to dive into my own creative endeavors!

[@christoffernero5829]

I love this series, seen all 16 episodes. That you finally could use the powerhammer, is an fantastic transformation from episode 1. Well done!!

[@patcoyne8756]

It is almost too much fun watching Alec working at his forge, we are embarrassed at his errors and proud of his accomplishments! I like to think that Leo DaVinci had as much fun doing his first project designs!

[@toxicraccoon9197]

I'm curious. Instead of the side lever being different "modes", I belive that it is different power levels. The only thing it seems to block is your rear valve, by changing its position it is just allowing more air or power to go through your rear valve to your front valve. In its current position, i would set it so the power hammer is at its lightest, so when you change its position forward it allows the rear valve to open slightly more giving a harder hit. (Edited for spelling)

[@Rouverius]

Amazing! So great to see that old beauty running again. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.

[@dutchcuda]

What a treat for all of us...Thanks for taking us along! It looks like a million bucks. I`d love to spend some time with it... 😎😎

[@sgsax]

It's alive! Really lovely job getting this functional and tuned in. Great example of good engineering done right so that you can look at a machine and understand what it's doing amd how it's doing it. Let's see some steam!

[@brucematthews6417]

SO....VERY....COOL ! ! ! ! ! I'm really looking forward to seeing your big grin through a cloud of steam ! ! ! What a grand old machine ! ! !

[@ezzuddinmostar3653]

I never thought of watching you fix a steam hammer would be more satisfying than just forging thing.

[@TheMattwasherein1992]

I'm at work sitting at my desk and jumped when Jamie hit the toolbox. Holy crap haha. Well Done Alec, i've loved this series and this is amazing! happy for you mate! Bring on the Steam!!!!!

[@donovannelson-esch1199]

What an absolute thing of beauty! You have put so much time and effort into figuring this out and I have loved watching you get it to this point. Go speak to the heritage railway or traction engine guys about a temporary hook up of steam!

[@manythingslefttobuild]

Congratulations Alec and Jamie. Great to see it all together and running so well.

[@Schrodingers_Cat808]

Awesome video as I am working also on forging machines they are around 80 years old. It’s a passion for me to bring old machines in a new glory. The frame and transmission back then, were just built so much more robust than they thought as time went on.