I Had To Drive 5,000 Miles For This Power Hammer

[@arktype]

Careful with the pallet jack….

[@officerdic]

I was going to say that but PTSD is real! 🤣😩

[@arktype]

@@officerdic yerrr… I went there. Sorry Will 😜

[@preynolds79]

😂 don't drop it...

[@anthonyp4209]

Too soon

[@FollowTheCompassNorth]

Too soon.... it still breaks my heart.

[@bfg1637]

Stoked to know there is power hammer restore vids coming.

[@WombazTV]

@Abs quatulate q en qe

[@jamesrodebaughMasterbladesmith]

Hey Wil, thanks for the shout out! We sure enjoyed having you over. Maria said " he's just the sweetest young man!" Obviously you're welcome anytime. I'm looking forward to some more time hanging out and maybe an adventure or two....probably more!

[@killergames391]

“I want this belt open and hazardous.” A quote to live by

[@nunyabizness4354]

or not.

[@coreygibson15]

if i do that, my pants fall down

[@grexursorum6006]

famous last words^^

[@threeriversforge1997]

As Mike Rowe so famously said -- "Safety Third!"

[@superbeetlejosh]

We die like men!

[@user-ce7bj4rk8r]

You should make some brass replacement lettering for the hammer. Could be a cool casting video. Color contrast between old cast iron and new brass would be beautiful.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

I wonder if there's a way to braze inside of a letter template?

[@18wheeler77]

I love Jesús too! I think he’s the best landscaper!

[@threeriversforge1997]

I'm always a fan of tool restoration and look forward to seeing more videos on this hammer. I hope and pray, however, that you get yourself a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots and spend some time learning about how blacksmiths in days gone by would have used rope and pulleys to move heavy equipment. One of the things I've been really heavy on in the blacksmithing community is trying to get smiths to take off their blinders and see the old ways in a more complete sense. We get tunnel vision, fixating on the ironwork from the Golden Age, and forget that those great smiths would have used ropes and pulleys to move and instal the great iron pieces they made. Today, smiths gather a bunch of friends and hope they have enough gumption to manhandle a heavy machine into place, when a rope and pulley would make it relatively simple even for a single man to move. Sailors regularly used ropes and pulleys to lift heavy cargo from dock to deck. Factories and wagon drivers and every industry out there.... they used ropes and pulleys long before iron chains were a possibility. When I watched that video of yours where you dropped that beautiful power hammer, I said a few choice words through the computer screen, I'll admit. No shame in not knowing, though, because we are all blind to so very much. Still for want of $100 worth of good rope, a $5000 investment was destroyed. Ratchet straps and lifting straps are very nice things, but neither of them can do what rope can do. One of the greatest travesties, in my estimation, has been how folks in the smithing world have forgotten this key part of the Trade. While "marlinspike seamanship" can help add value to your ironwork, the real lesson is in understanding how Sailors have kept alive the knowledge of ropes and pulleys. Today, we can look to the Sailing world, as well as the Arborists, for lessons in how to safely and efficiently handle very heavy things. Just gotta have some rope and pulleys. ⚒🪝

[@andrewfleming6487]

Fantastically said. Just like the ‘revival’ is blacksmithing has only enriched our lives - so too are these other ‘skills’ that can almost be forgotten because those craftsman, and those times, are seemly gone…

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@andrewfleming6487 Seemingly gone, but not quite gone. The skills have been kept alive in the Sailing, Arborist, and Electrical Lineman circles, and there are a lot of good videos on youtube that help explain things. It just takes a little bit of thinking to see how we can use the knowledge in the blacksmithing realm. For example, in Will's earlier video, I hold that a couple of timber hitches with some 5/8" rope would have been enough to lift that anvil and place it easily into the hammer's frame. On top of that, even without managing to seat the anvil, the fatal fall of the hammer could have been prevented with a safety rope lashed to the top and then wrapped a few times around a bollard. One man pulls on the pallet jack while the other keeps tension on that safety line, slowly spooling out line while the hammer was being taken inside. We know this works because we can see Arborists doing similar things every single day. Blacksmiths would have done the same, and it's amazing how just thinking about the ropes and pulleys changes how you see the old pictures and drawings from back in the 1800's. Before, you would completely overlook the hardware the smiths used to move things around, but once your eyes are open to it... you see it clear as a bell. That's why I recommend everyone own a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots - the Bible of All Things Rope. In it, you will learn all about decorative ropework that you can use on your products and around the shop, but more importantly.... Ashley shows dozens and dozens of ways that rope and pulley can be used to move heavy things, or secure heavy things from moving. If sailors could secure thousand-pound cargo on a ship that'd be tossed about in the ocean waves, you can bet the knowledge is sound!

[@FullMetal372]

11:18 when you said that, I had flash backs to you screaming "NOOOO!" while dropping your other hammer.

[@TJDukit1]

I love how excited you get about power hammers. Can’t wait to see your journey to becoming a master blade smith.

[@davidjohnston1971]

Still only a fraction of how excited Will gets about old vises. 😀

[@clydedavies3735]

That’s what happens if you bother with Alec Steele f too long😂😂👍

[@nobodynoone2500]

Epic journey. Wish there was more footage. Love the patina on the new old hammer! Looks like a nice one. Can't wait to see how it works.

[@vinniejudilla3921]

Can't get over how curious the pup was for the hammer. Excited for the upcoming videos of the resto!

[@timm1139]

"sniff, sniff, sniff, Daddy got a new hammer, Daddy got a new hammer, gonna make knives to buy dog treats, oboyoboyoboy!"

[@gregdennis3523]

Can't wait to see the restoration!

[@IndyJay53]

Another power hammer restoration series! So excited to see what comes of it

[@rajabadr-el-din5171]

Love how stoked the doggo is about this new hammer !

[@dawall3732]

17 minutes and 34 seconds in we have a phrase that would look good on a T-shirt with a cartoon version of you holding up a blacksmith hammer.

[@mylesloan]

Awesome! Looking forward to another power hammer restoration! Sounds like a blast of a trip. I grew up in Tyler and have a bunch of mutual friends with Morgan Wade, and it looks like you drove right past where I live now in DFW. It’s crazy that you were down here, you always seemed so far away lol. Enjoyed the video as always. Keep it up

[@jonathanshjrne3690]

Love the fact that you're open about your faith. It's sadly uncommon on KZbin, but so refreshing.

[@granitesand78]

I am so here for machinery restoration. Can’t wait to see you work on it

[@stephendittemore]

Haha, I stopped watching Demolition Ranch when I was notified about this video. Thanks for adding the video.

[@tomcarlson3244]

Will I enjoy hearing about your trip and hearing the excitement in the new hammer. IT will be fun to watch

[@stevendelvecchio3721]

Wow. That was a lot of traveling. Thanks for the great history of the new hammer.

[@sethjensen54]

I like watching you get excited and nerd out about your new hammer.

[@CenPapi]

20:22 well if you wanna spend the time, that would be a cool project for you. You could wire-wheel it up real nice braze the lettering back on and clean it up with a rotary tool.

[@Timson254]

Love a good power hammer resto series. Hope this goes better than the Fairbanks!!

[@Ocunfurco]

Remembering when we first saw you and the way you are now you’ve gone on leaps and bounds. Well done and don’t leave it so long from video to video… lol.

[@SaitoGray]

Yeah, new restoration videos are coming up ! Nice. I'll ring the bell.

[@timschrier903]

You wearing the pallet jack gang shirt while loading that hammer was amazing

[@FireCreekForge]

Fun trip, cool hammer!

[@TheSurferboy2]

What a amazing find. Sounds like a fun trip as well. Good to see you back!

[@RonCarver]

For the love of god Will. PLEASE MOVE THAT HAMMER CAREFULLY!!! I do not want to cry again. EVER!

[@jasoncary6287]

Definitely wasn't expecting the Morgan Wade cameo in this video! That dude is legit!

[@Zero.0ne.]

excited to see this restoration.

[@pablofederico1978]

Nice machine! Looking foward to see it restored

[@malsprojects]

Have you thought about welding on some extra material and filing back to recreate the missing raised lettering? Wouldn't have the story as you said, but would be a cool project to restore it to it's original look.

[@benjamincooper8531]

Very cool machine. Looks like you need a power washer with a sand blaster attachment. It would make short work of cleaning that thing up.

[@ruthc8407]

Maybe you can build up the missing letters that were ground off with JB Weld. You could slather it on pretty thick and then sculpt the letters.

[@compt3ck]

Pep Gomez has been a long time buddy of mine and is an incredible individual. That looks like a fun project and a cool hammer.

[@25TheCaveMan]

Really cool video as always Will! Congrats on the new-to-you hammer man and looking forward to the resto vids to come...

[@awolfalone2006]

Use airplane paint stripper. Spray it on, wait a bit, wash it all off. Gentle enough to use on aluminum plane bodies. You should make a trip to Ely, NV and help restore the 1600lb steam hammer at the Nevada Northern Railway, then forge something there.

[@lowbassdude1987]

Living the dream. What a great example of hard work and freedom.

[@mikecastillio8859]

Congrats on the new power hammer Will! I look forward to the restoration!

[@patmancrowley8509]

Wil, I just have to say it is AMAZING the support network that you are creating on this sojourn. Keep the lines of communication active and NEVER stop learning! Peace, Love and Happiness to you and your family.

[@MrWjgonder]

Will you should look into the COldJet Dry Ice blasting machine. Just watched a presentation and it would make quick work of cleaning up all the parts of that Hammer.

[@barnowl1819]

Will: I want that belt to be open and hazardous Me: Come with me, and you'll be, in a wooooorld of OSHA violations, You'll be free, of the peeve, of safety education....

[@chchchscott1]

Can’t wait to watch some restoration

[@sidewinder877]

What a voyage! I feel you on towing with a tacoma, I've towed a bobcat with mine. That was fun.

[@makeitwork583]

‘Thank goodness I had an extra anvil in the bed of my truck’ LMAO. Now I have to keep an anvil in my truck just in case, thanks a lot… Great videos! Be well.

[@chrismorris5565]

Looking forward to seeing some of your work once you've got your shop up and running exactly the way you want it 👍🏻

[@CollinWillson]

I hope too see this serviced well. I'd like a video of you cleaning up the machine

[@alwaystraining54]

Excited to see this restoration project, I’m fascinated by American machinery history and seeing it brought to life again!

[@abrenos3744]

i kinda like the old paint, that hammer has tons of character

[@AverageThinking]

Me the entire video: “don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it don’t drop it”

[@tybertimus]

Man, that was quite the eventful trip! That'll be a fun project, and a nice tool as a completion reward!

[@gavinlyon1880]

You drove right through my home town in Eastern Colorado. What a great trip you took.

[@your_utube]

Have truck, need hammer, Will travel. That is just about the long and the short of it.

[@warriormaiden9829]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kayhaverkort4220]

Verry nice piece of equipment. Curious to see how you finish it.

[@nicholasstokdijk9526]

Check out rock mountain alloys I believe is the company name and they have quite a few welding consumables for cast iron if you need anything in cast fixed.

[@czgunner]

Looking forward to your restore video.

[@EvanDunville]

Can't wait to see it all back together!

[@kingsleywray6632]

Love that new hammer and it’s story. Will be excited for those videos. Always nice to join you on your journey. Blessings and thanks for sharing.

[@seanmcintyre4990]

I can't wait to see this restore.

[@johnwireman2294]

I'm glad to fine you back on here not seen you in a while

[@agoogleuser7126]

You could possibly mig weld & dress letters with Dremel?..being most likely cast,strength is not needed for letters,just a thought.

[@jeffreycarter1223]

I love the history you share with us and how excited you are about the new hammer especially because it’s old and crusty

[@fallenhobbit6554]

Morgan is crazy man. The stuff he does on a bike is superhuman. Love that you are legit friends with him.

[@hamijoh]

The best people I ever knew were from a generation that hadn’t taken all the risk out of their environment . They had dangerous machines, dangerous jobs, dangerous illnesses, etc. they were “salt of the earth” people. God Bless and keep you young man, we need more examples of you out there.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great find Will! Good luck in restoring it! 👍😁

[@EinhanderSn0m4n]

Awesome. Looking forward to another power hammer restoration!

[@MrTechstyles]

Morgan Wade tho - love that dude, you should make him some forged damascus cranks or something

[@gk6993]

And I would drive 5,000 more. I love that song. Seriously though, I look forward to seeing you work on this.

[@matthewdomeno7267]

Wonder if you could take it to a car dipping place to help clean it up. Good luck Will, cool hammer.

[@Zogg1281]

That's a really...... err...... That's a ...... err...... That's a power hammer 😋😄 After you've put some work into it, it will be a REALLY nice power hammer. The big thing is that everything is still there even if some bit's need to be re created. Can't wait to see the restoration video's 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@israelgarcia7269]

Always cool to see you get new old toys. 😁

[@r0llinguphill483]

Looks like the dog is just as excited about the hammer as you are.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Absolutely amazing power hammer and I am looking forward to seeing you restore it

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Nice to have a network of friends, home-cooked meals, and no hotel bills. Nice hammer.

[@ThrashingBuddha]

This dude has a spare anvil in his truck, ha haaaaa i love it!

[@andrejohnson6731]

Ah Beaudry, good ole N-E French Canadian artistry! Feeling quite proud ☺️

[@Mounty621]

I’ve got you beat on poor towing gas mileage. In my 2002 Toyota Tundra, pulling an empty 16’ trailer, I only got 6 miles/gallon from Coeur d’Alene to Los Angeles. Sounds like you had a great trip. Congratulations on the newly acquired Beaudry hammer.

[@42icee]

Can't wait to see it all cleaned up and running!!

[@kylesinnema1771]

Great Vid. Restoration videos please!

[@mkegadgets4380]

Congratulations on your find. Look forward to future videos of a restoration of this historic power hammer. Please take your time and do it right, and no pallet jacks.

[@h2energynow]

What amazing people Will you know, and could interact with. Steward of the Hammer. I like that. Awesome

[@Manjohnnay]

Can't wait for The Blade Show Atlanta

[@stevencopeland9585]

Hi there WILL, how about next time you take a trip to pick up something or get something you should do it like a vlog and show us some of the things you do there and show us what you can see at these events you go to and let us here from the people you visit with. Have a great day

[@Murphysknives]

I met Bob Kramer last summer up at his shop in WA. Great guy with a ton of knowledge.

[@cnote3492]

Will, Please turn this into a Laser Cleaning project, it would be amazing to see a Laser burning all that crust off and getting down to good metal for you to do your refinishing thing. High Power laser Cleaner PLEASE!! Love the Hammer Grats

[@raymondmarsland4328]

Dang will I didnt know you had it like that the gas alone the trip had to have been close to 100k

[@stevenstarlin]

I wish I could own a power hammer, but I don't have a safe place to use it. Can't even really (cost effectively) pour new garage foundation to support one. Glad you got this amazing piece of machinery, though!

[@alexander5207]

Imagine all the people without internet or even access to a computer/phone. I bet they would love to complain in KZbin comments about how poor they are to you. I'm glad it's you that has these thing though!

[@seanthompson6720]

@@alexander5207 you are right, somebody is starving on the other side of the world so I should not eat

[@kencoffman7145]

Hey Will, if you'd like to get some more shooting in contact St. Michael's Defense in Great Falls. I can highly recommend them for safety and a great time. Great video!

[@mrtank1967]

Awesome find happy for you Will. Be blessed Brother.

[@ItsBugtronic]

Thank you for caring so much and keeping the History of one of the best Massachusetts Toolmakers alive.

[@kenwentz]

you could rebuild the letters with some JB weld putty and paint over them to make them look like they did when it was new.

[@montanamontero]

sick snowmobiles in the background!

[@HeraclitusTheObscure]

Will! You're the reason I check KZbin every day, keep it up!

[@daycowhite6947]

I always wonder if the Morgan Wade on your patron list is THE Morgan Wade, Legend!

[@edcruz4328]

Will, I really love seeing videos where you’re enthusiasm towards beautiful power hammers. Much love from Washington State

[@kevincorkery6292]

Can you mention at some point what was the end result of that hammer that was dropped. Ant attempts to fix it? I so enjoyed that restoration.

[@caafeministriesinc3033]

Wouldn't a sand blaster be the most quick and effective way to remove all the old paint and rust? ..... Just a thought... Blessings to you, Will !!

[@dannybickerdike6121]

Wow. Next time your coming to Tyler, TX let me know would like to meet you and shake your hand. Keep up the great work.