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 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@tommartin8538]

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

[@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.

[@Michael-vi3tx]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@rhys7350]

I’m so glad your keeping it!!!!!!!

[@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!

[@IanZainea1990]

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

[@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 😅

[@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! 🎉🎉

[@RobertGracie]

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

[@TroggyPK]

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

[@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

[@almosthuman4457]

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

[@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.

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

The beauty of that machine, and your joy at making it run using the steam it was meant to run on. It gave me joy. Thank you, for your love of these machines and their history. There's a certain beauty there, that many will never see.

[@0num4]

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

[@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!

[@MichaelAlm]

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

[@AlecSteele]

Thank you!!

[@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

[@Wellssshhhhh]

So awesome to see such machinery working together! The hammer looked like it sang on steam 🙌

[@loods1125]

Nice timing just got home

[@davelangford2439]

You've done an incredible job on that Alec and it's been my favourite project I've seen on this channel for a long time. The joy that you and Jamie put into the videos is beautiful to see. I absolutely love your channel

[@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!

[@erikchulski7871]

It is encouraging to see you in your element, living a dream in reality. I love that your connection with your inner child is in tact enough to be seen. Your joy is catching. Three cheers for the past dream becoming present; gratitude for what is, but dreaming further; and knowing somehow, the new dream will become a sweet memory among many!

[@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.

[@patchvonbraun]

That was utterly delightful. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I've said it before. My dear late father, who grew up in the 1930s and 1940s, and who apprenticed in the steel industry in the midlands would have found this nostalgic and lovely. Thanks again!

[@AMF1]

That was breathtaking 😮 my Grandfather was a foreman at Crewe works building steam locomotives- forging and historic trains WOW !

[@abesaldivar4449]

One of my favorite series, absolutely amazing seeing something this old being brought back to life. Hell yeah

[@Askaxarus90]

I found it really interesting how completely different the hammer and the hammer blows sound when they're outside of the workshop. The deep THUD noise the hammer hits with really shows how much power it has. Very cool video!

[@ltpinecone]

Very cool! Love seeing old machines like this up and running!

[@KN6Ham-sv3nr]

Wow. This is so cool. Great job. I love seeing this old machines come back to life.

[@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

[@MeegMaster]

It was soooo satisfying to see the power hammer working off of steam. So many weeks/months of hard work to restore that lovely machine and it's paid off.

[@copsy87]

I was on my bike ride the other week and went past Whitwell and Reepham station. I'm surprised but glad the weather held out for you.

[@donaldneill4419]

That is extremely cool. Hats off to you, Alec, for putting that hammer back into operation!

[@richardpaterson1033]

So cool to have seen this journey over the last 17 parts to see it running on steam. So Amazing, well done!

[@CosmicLentil]

I got so emotional at the end of this, absolutely incredible following through this journey! What a cool bit of history

[@justandy333]

Absolutely Brilliant! The start of this restoration was the video that first introduced me to this channel and it's superb to finally see it running how it was supposed to! Live steam power hammer! Absolutely priceless moment, and you can just tell in your voice just how thrilled and grateful you are that the folks at The Whitwell and Reepham railway made this day possible. Truly a landmark moment. It is somewhat of a bittersweet moment too. As getting this thing running on Steam is a tremendous undertaking and it is somewhat impractical on a regular basis. Just getting it running on compressed air is mission in itself. A huge expense, a road air compressor plus a gigantic air receiver. And lets be honest, compressed air is always going to be 2nd fiddle to steam. It's kinda easy to see why these kind of power hammers fell out of favour. But with that being said, what you've achieved its absolutely amazing. If I could I'd love to shake your hand sir. Great job.

[@Mobleysean]

That was utterly brilliant, I’ve been watching this journey for months and I had a massive smile on my face to see it running on pure steam

[@kylecundiff5108]

This is one one coolest videos you’ve created! Seeing the steam, hearing the sound! Omgosh I could see back into history!

[@Sqwince23]

Swapping those ball bearings out for the pump is good, but to get an even better seal, you can take a small bit of brass barstock and a hammer to smack the ball down on the seat with a hammer to reform the seat and get a perfect seal.

[@gonzalomolinari6745]

I can't wait to see the final restoration, I love seeing your dedication

[@michaelmichalas6002]

23 minute video 😍 Can't wait to watch this when I get home!

[@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.

[@brookead]

That was just epic. I love it when people invest time and passion into making "old" things new again. And I have to say I've never heard a "thwack" like that from any of the "modern" power hammers on any channel. That's a big ol' hammer!

[@DurtySailor]

This is awesome was talking about you rebuilding the steam hammer to a coworker who was talking about some black smithing tools he had bought at an auction. Amazing seeing this work on steam awesome job Alec

[@Kontar0]

what a wholesome video, you can really see and hear the genuine joy you are experiencing, alec. more power to you!

[@aaronm5401]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Loved this series!

[@thomasswingler174]

This one was just great. I love a bit of steam and steel

[@nismogurl]

That is amazing to see it running so well! Congrats, I'm happy for you and Jamie, all the hard work has paid off! Excited to see what's next for the hammer!

[@harborwolf22]

That was amazing... Imagine that thing fired up back in the day in a workshop, blasting out steam... So cool.

[@ajhylton]

When I saw the thumbnail for this I didnt even think it was real, but was pleasantly surprised! What a wonderful video!

[@SigmaEpsilon]

Alec rocking the stache 😅👌....what does the misses think? Lol

[@ConnorN97]

I loved following this series, the effort, craftmanship and dedication seen throughout has been heart warming. I'd also highly suggest to keep the steam hammer.

[@5t4rw1nd]

Been watching for years. I've never seen seen Alec happier.

[@fzr400rr100]

That is an absolute thing of beauty. The power of steam is way above anything straight air or engine can produce for a given cylinder size. Depending on the restrictions of your workshop I'd be working out what capacity of steam generator you'd need before I'd commit to compressed air, You won't be happy on air. Looked like a special day. Love the forging crocks too.

[@ericepperson8409]

This channel keeps giving me so much appreciation how the machines and techniques of the past still provide the building blocks at the foundation of our modern lives.

[@thecatofnineswords]

Those impacts from the steam were intense! I could hear the difference from Australia! So good, so very good to see the hammer running on steam.

[@TWC749]

Love the steam power! We just saw the Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotive. Both awesome pieces of mechanical history. Well done Alec.

[@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.

[@Aidancap27]

That thumbnail is magnificent possibly the best thumbnail I’ve ever seen

[@Emtar23]

That hammer is so strong and looks amazing, would love to see that working fully in your shop the way it did there.

[@BrynTheWizard]

My ol' fella is a maintenance engineer from Manchester. Gives me an odd sort of ancestral pride seeing this magnificent thing running again. Wonderful work Alec!

[@peterfelix8087]

Wow, this series was incredible. I'm super happy and proud of you to keep this beast alive and stil steam powered👍👍

[@drak0v]

Bloody amazing! Only thing missing is some slow-mo hammer action. I hope you keep it Alec!

[@goggles412]

CONGRATS ON THE SUCCESS ALEC!!!! HERE"S TO MAKING SOME AMAZING PIECES WITH THIS AWESOME MACHINE!!!

[@ThrowingItAway]

I had no idea this would ever be a type of project I would see on this channel. You have grown so much as someone who works with metal and this project stands as solid benchmark of your skills.

[@JoeVanGogh]

Love to see this old girl alive again!!

[@dack42]

Well done on the hammer and on the video! The camera shot you used in the thumbnail and at 20:48 is incredible. It's beautifully composed, and tells the entire story in single frame.

[@dementious]

MERCY that thing has some insane power behind it. the way it flattened that damascus billet with such ease was absolutely crazy.

[@theZDOME]

If I’m ever in your next of the woods I’ll definitely check that place out, old trains are so incredible

[@lelyanra]

Man, that's a proper series. Great job Alec, this is top notch content, best you've done in years.

[@UPN277]

His positivity, smile and just the way he talks is just what makes AlecSteele's content better than most of the other creators. It's just very capturing and you want to watch it all

[@tommiller4490]

Fantastic story! I gotta rewatch when you fit the new die, that was crazy.

[@bioboi4438]

What a banger of an episode!

[@Truckerman63]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series

[@davidelliott8324]

Thanks Alec, this was a great journey!

[@crazycat1345]

I have a very old 100 lbs Scranton power hammer patented in 1889. The hammer is slung by 3" harness leather and is in almost mint condition and is a joy to use. I found it in a scrap yard around 1990.

[@jhedges8301]

Man what a long journey to this point. I'm so happy you got it restored to its former glory, and running on what it's supposed to. I think you have to keep it, it's too cool and you put too much work into it.

[@steves3651]

What an awesome project to watch come to completion. Well done!

[@Meshgeroya]

Thank you Thomas for the steam. Childhood interest powering adult interests. I love it!

[@tobysanders2954]

11:05 this whole sequence is awesome

[@omegaflameZ]

Truly an amazing restoration and I hope it lasts for many more decades. I do hope you can find a way to get that beast running on steam at the workshop, maybe not an _always_ thing but can you imagine the plume coming from the top of the workshop when you have it going full tilt.

[@chumbucket1313]

This is one of the coolest thing Alec has done!

[@codyray6069]

what a cool journey from the miniature to the finale yes once again Alec you cease to amaze

[@KYPresto]

Fantastic! Congrats on getting that beast to run on steam.

[@craig7555]

Congratulations getting it to work on steam absolutely fantastic 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@tjlaroidesign]

That sound is just perfect

[@jayly7453]

It’s just amazing what the were able to make just smashing steel and iron

[@4pawsforge273]

Your smile says it all! BRAVO! 🎉

[@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

[@darylbultitude3786]

Simply put, this is very cool! What a moment in Alecs life