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@yvonvoyer58122 сағат бұрын
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
@yvonvoyer58122 сағат бұрын
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 ❤️
@b62boom12 сағат бұрын
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!
@teaganthornbrue2 сағат бұрын
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
@brandonallwine92382 сағат бұрын
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 😊
@ghillieinthemist5932 сағат бұрын
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
@rangeraficionado8751 минут бұрын
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.
@alexh39742 сағат бұрын
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
@brandonallwine9238Сағат бұрын
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 😊
@ronboe632541 минут бұрын
I think you need to get that hammer on steam - air ain't gonna cut it.
@MrBPC7620 минут бұрын
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_943714 минут бұрын
@@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?
@kyle857513 минут бұрын
That would be sick!
@GrahamCrannell8 минут бұрын
@@itsallgravy_9437 - would the backpressure from spinning the turbo mess with the valve-train's pressure balance?
@tommartin85382 сағат бұрын
Wow, this was nearly emotional. Great to see the passion in yours and Ben's eyes
@xxPenjoxx2 сағат бұрын
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-vi3tx2 сағат бұрын
Its amazing that this 100 year old machine is in perfect running condition again. Awsome series Alec!
@CUclimber2 сағат бұрын
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.
@blurboards12 сағат бұрын
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.
@nomadicsaint91552 сағат бұрын
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!!
@lochiegunn66302 сағат бұрын
Alex I had a beaming smile this whole video. I’m so happy for you, you are a credit to craftspeople in the UK
@rhys7350Сағат бұрын
I’m so glad your keeping it!!!!!!!
@strider21752 сағат бұрын
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!
@IanZainea19902 сағат бұрын
22:16 you can only keep it if you run it on steam.
@stingray109972 сағат бұрын
Anyone else also a fan of "Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels" here, love the cameo from Sir. William McAlpine
@neilgillmore2 сағат бұрын
Am now ! 👍
@TheTomco112 сағат бұрын
And an excellent demonstration of why it needed a new wheel set 😅
@lotsofgreendrums2 сағат бұрын
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! 🎉🎉
@RobertGracie2 сағат бұрын
This has been such an insightful series on this power hammer, I hope you keep it in use for many years Alec!
@TroggyPK2 сағат бұрын
Some say, the ghost of Fred Dibnah was watching over Alec that day, shedding a tear of sheer industrial prowess and appreciation.
@laurynaszubrickas10612 сағат бұрын
Can't wait to see this thing hammer on some Damascus titanium 😉
@Volt64bolt2 сағат бұрын
THe upcoming titascus videos are going to be brilliant
@imyaaniggua2 сағат бұрын
they are gona be titastic
@almosthuman44572 сағат бұрын
This is a thing of beauty. Thank you for being one of the few that make this website worth coming to still.
@a20axf2 сағат бұрын
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_WhiteOaksFarm17 секунд бұрын
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.
@0num42 сағат бұрын
Imagine how much trial and error went into designing such a tool? Incredible, how innovative our forefathers were. Thanks for sharing, Alec!
@videomandan262 сағат бұрын
So chuffed it looks so good with steam and along the train. Love the enthusiasm for this type of project brilliant
@thecatofnineswordsСағат бұрын
Chuff chuff!
@MichaelAlmСағат бұрын
What a fitting end to an amazing build! Well done Alec 🙌
@AlecSteeleСағат бұрын
Thank you!!
@cleverusername93692 сағат бұрын
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
@Wellssshhhhh2 сағат бұрын
So awesome to see such machinery working together! The hammer looked like it sang on steam 🙌
@loods11252 сағат бұрын
Nice timing just got home
@davelangford2439Сағат бұрын
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
@caitlinslife64774 минут бұрын
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
@markcallaghan843Сағат бұрын
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!
@erikchulski7871Сағат бұрын
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!
@ElvianEmpire2 сағат бұрын
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.
@patchvonbraunСағат бұрын
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!
@AMF158 минут бұрын
That was breathtaking 😮 my Grandfather was a foreman at Crewe works building steam locomotives- forging and historic trains WOW !
@abesaldivar4449Сағат бұрын
One of my favorite series, absolutely amazing seeing something this old being brought back to life. Hell yeah
@Askaxarus90Сағат бұрын
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!
@ltpinecone32 минут бұрын
Very cool! Love seeing old machines like this up and running!
@KN6Ham-sv3nrСағат бұрын
Wow. This is so cool. Great job. I love seeing this old machines come back to life.
@Arkay315Сағат бұрын
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
@MeegMasterСағат бұрын
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.
@copsy872 сағат бұрын
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.
@donaldneill44192 сағат бұрын
That is extremely cool. Hats off to you, Alec, for putting that hammer back into operation!
@richardpaterson103340 минут бұрын
So cool to have seen this journey over the last 17 parts to see it running on steam. So Amazing, well done!
@CosmicLentilСағат бұрын
I got so emotional at the end of this, absolutely incredible following through this journey! What a cool bit of history
@justandy333Сағат бұрын
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.
@MobleyseanСағат бұрын
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
@kylecundiff5108Сағат бұрын
This is one one coolest videos you’ve created! Seeing the steam, hearing the sound! Omgosh I could see back into history!
@Sqwince232 сағат бұрын
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.
@gonzalomolinari674543 минут бұрын
I can't wait to see the final restoration, I love seeing your dedication
@michaelmichalas6002Сағат бұрын
23 minute video 😍 Can't wait to watch this when I get home!
@lineshaftrestorations7903Сағат бұрын
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.
@brookead38 минут бұрын
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!
@DurtySailorСағат бұрын
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
@Kontar0Сағат бұрын
what a wholesome video, you can really see and hear the genuine joy you are experiencing, alec. more power to you!
@aaronm5401Сағат бұрын
Your enthusiasm is infectious. Loved this series!
@thomasswingler1742 сағат бұрын
This one was just great. I love a bit of steam and steel
@nismogurl24 минут бұрын
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!
@harborwolf2259 минут бұрын
That was amazing... Imagine that thing fired up back in the day in a workshop, blasting out steam... So cool.
@ajhyltonСағат бұрын
When I saw the thumbnail for this I didnt even think it was real, but was pleasantly surprised! What a wonderful video!
@SigmaEpsilon59 минут бұрын
Alec rocking the stache 😅👌....what does the misses think? Lol
@ConnorN97Сағат бұрын
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.
@5t4rw1ndСағат бұрын
Been watching for years. I've never seen seen Alec happier.
@fzr400rr1002 сағат бұрын
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.
@ericepperson84092 сағат бұрын
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.
@thecatofnineswordsСағат бұрын
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.
@TWC749Сағат бұрын
Love the steam power! We just saw the Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotive. Both awesome pieces of mechanical history. Well done Alec.
@cocodojo2 сағат бұрын
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.
@Aidancap272 сағат бұрын
That thumbnail is magnificent possibly the best thumbnail I’ve ever seen
@Emtar2333 минут бұрын
That hammer is so strong and looks amazing, would love to see that working fully in your shop the way it did there.
@BrynTheWizardСағат бұрын
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!
@peterfelix8087Сағат бұрын
Wow, this series was incredible. I'm super happy and proud of you to keep this beast alive and stil steam powered👍👍
@drak0vСағат бұрын
Bloody amazing! Only thing missing is some slow-mo hammer action. I hope you keep it Alec!
@goggles412Сағат бұрын
CONGRATS ON THE SUCCESS ALEC!!!! HERE"S TO MAKING SOME AMAZING PIECES WITH THIS AWESOME MACHINE!!!
@ThrowingItAwayСағат бұрын
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.
@JoeVanGogh24 минут бұрын
Love to see this old girl alive again!!
@dack422 сағат бұрын
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.
@dementious38 минут бұрын
MERCY that thing has some insane power behind it. the way it flattened that damascus billet with such ease was absolutely crazy.
@theZDOME2 сағат бұрын
If I’m ever in your next of the woods I’ll definitely check that place out, old trains are so incredible
@lelyanraСағат бұрын
Man, that's a proper series. Great job Alec, this is top notch content, best you've done in years.
@UPN277Сағат бұрын
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
@tommiller44902 сағат бұрын
Fantastic story! I gotta rewatch when you fit the new die, that was crazy.
@bioboi4438Сағат бұрын
What a banger of an episode!
@Truckerman6356 минут бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this series
@davidelliott8324Сағат бұрын
Thanks Alec, this was a great journey!
@crazycat13452 сағат бұрын
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.
@jhedges830145 минут бұрын
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.
@steves36512 сағат бұрын
What an awesome project to watch come to completion. Well done!
@MeshgeroyaСағат бұрын
Thank you Thomas for the steam. Childhood interest powering adult interests. I love it!
@tobysanders2954Сағат бұрын
11:05 this whole sequence is awesome
@omegaflameZ56 минут бұрын
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.
@chumbucket1313Минут бұрын
This is one of the coolest thing Alec has done!
@codyray60692 сағат бұрын
what a cool journey from the miniature to the finale yes once again Alec you cease to amaze
@KYPrestoСағат бұрын
Fantastic! Congrats on getting that beast to run on steam.
@craig75552 сағат бұрын
Congratulations getting it to work on steam absolutely fantastic 👍👏👏👏👏👏
@tjlaroidesign44 минут бұрын
That sound is just perfect
@jayly7453Сағат бұрын
It’s just amazing what the were able to make just smashing steel and iron
@4pawsforge27311 минут бұрын
Your smile says it all! BRAVO! 🎉
@samuelswihart428538 минут бұрын
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
@darylbultitude37862 сағат бұрын
Simply put, this is very cool! What a moment in Alecs life