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Alec Steele Blacksmith 2022

[@JamiePopple]

Oh, before you say "That's only 14ft". We decided after making the base that we want to make the lamp larger... new steel is on it's way 😂

[@molloyju]

it really is, ive very limited experience in shooting stuff myself and being able to crack jokes and communicate while still shooting and getting all the coverage is not easy! @@sup445

[@stuartandrews4344]

What about a Guinness World Records attempt for largest anglepoise light, there a record for largest floor light at 9.16 m (30 ft) high and was created by Fredrik Raddum and Martin Raddum in Oslo, Norway in February 2013.

[@nateolmsted22]

With the shots and the editing style on this video I wasn't sure if this was an Alec Steele build or a music video 😂 loved it 👌🏼

[@SamJSharpe]

I'm not worried about the size of the body, I'm wondering how you're going to get bulb big enough for it. If you're making it about 5x larger, you're going to need either an E135 screw fitting and an E135 lamp (this doesn't exist, E27 is the largest screw fitting commercially available), so Alec is going to have to turn a new (damascus) lamp thread and socket and also take up glas blowing. You could go with a B110 fitting, but again B22 is the normal commercial bayonet fitting so there may be some issues sourcing that.

[@Stefan_Smith]

You're taller in the morning because your body has not yet compressed to the gravity throughout the day.. may be a negligible amount of extra height, but still taller

[@cianbutterfield791]

The note that it made is a slightly sharp G4, or a Very flat A5 flat. So yeah, Alec you got it pretty close.

[@ThrowingItAway]

This is what I found as well, remarkably close for a random object.

[@chrisjacobs8394]

I think Jamie might actually be one of the best editors on KZbin, it’s all just incredible

[@ALATON157]

Personally i hate that type of editing, i prefare to be able to actually see whats happening

[@AlphaMachina]

I know, I'm in love with the music choices. The editing is top notch, but the music is just *chefs kiss*

[@phazerave]

​@@ALATON157"hate" huh? Well aren't you just a ray of sunshine.

[@kennyeliasonvideos]

I was thinking the same thing. This is a great edit. Well done Jamie. Music choices were stellar. That new black and white thing was awesome too. Well done.

[@ExarchGaming]

Lixian from Markiplier is outstanding too, his use of animation and improv acting from mark is second to none.

[@mattcrafty837]

Jamie saying " We don't need that light anymore, we're gonna have our own bloody light up there instead" just killed me. Jamie you're already the best camera man and editor I've seen anywhere on the internet, you can't go taking over the comedy world to.

[@jimmygammon2352]

I love seeing more "behind the sceens" style of filming. We get to see you act like people just having fun, as well as seeing yall produce great content!

[@phazerave]

I agree. It would be cool if Jamie mounted some birds eye view cameras capturing the whole process for choice moments when such interactions are worth seeing. Lord knows Jamie is probably just begging for at least a few hundred extra gigs per project.

[@sanderkoster9680]

Hey Alec, great video! Fun and different to the normal content. As a mechanical engineer in the crane industry (hook blocks and swivels) can I give you one piece of advise though? That shaft that you welded to the plate, you should consider remaking that. Run the shaft through both bearing blocks and through the base of tuning fork and weld it to the top plate. With all the weight that you are gonna put on top that will become a weak point when you start rotating and moving all that mass. It would be a shame if it all comes crashing down! If you look at the original lamp you can see they have actually done the same (although probably for manufacturing reasons). If you leave the shaft at the bearing block a bit longer you could thread the end and put a hex nut or halve hex nut on the shaft, secure it with a cotter pin and hey ho presto that thing ain’t going anywhere. Looking forward to the end result, cheers! Sander

[@nielscremer599]

Can you explain whether using two pillow block deep groove bearings is really more suitable for axial loads? I don’t quite see the logic in that. Wouldn’t a tapered roller bearing be much more suited to the task?

[@timplett1]

@@nielscremer599 tapered roller bearings are in fact better for axial loads, however using two he has doubled the lower axial capacity of the deep groove bearings. Using two does also help with the radial forces that will be applied by the giant lever that the rest of the lamp will be.

[@joey93livenl]

One thing they are also forgetting with the upscaling is that the mass is increasing to the power of 3. So 6x6x6 --> 216. So the springs force increase and arm length of the springs should match 216. For example the arm of the spring multiplied by 20 instead of 6, and the spring force multiplied by 10 instead of 6 so --> 20x10 is close to 216. This is also the reason why the larger lamps (of that design) have there rods further apart than the smaller ones. The squire cube law.

[@sanderkoster9680]

@@nielscremer599There are various reasons why one would use deepgroove bearings. To start, one should always use 2 bearings to create a stiff bearing or hinge point. Even though there is limited space between the bearings, this will ensure a hinge with little play or unwanted movement. Whether you use a ball bearing or tapered or any bearing for that matter, you should always double up. Now I suspect that these pillow blocks are deep groove angular roller bearings. These can take both axial and radial loads, just like tapered bearings. Are they as good as a tapered bearing? No, not as good but they are easy to use and cheap(ish). When you use a tapered bearing there has to be a load mechanism in place that keeps constant pressure on the bearing for it to operate as intended. Most tapered bearing constructions will use both a tapered and non tapered bearing: the non tapered for radial and the tapered for axial loads and self centering. It makes it a bit more complex than a bearing block (construction wise) and incorrect setting of the bearings can cause major issues with wear. So I would say in this case it is just a simpeler option than to use a tapered bearing.

[@AvanaVana]

@@joey93livenlyes, this is true, and it is important-but partially mitigated by the fact that all the major pieces are hollow.

[@metalmattmandude]

I love the levity in this video, Alec and Jamie bts clips were hilarious, amazing filmography as well, well done lads

[@Geckomayhem]

I was laughing so hard I was in tears. A great project and great editing.

[@nfnworldpeace1992]

mad props for the editor for that sick tapering montage!

[@karasekjh]

Yes!

[@FujiCahn]

When I saw the video pop up in my notifications, I only saw the "I'm Making The World's Largest Articulating Desk," and I got WAY more excited than I should have been.

[@GoodJobCasey]

I am enjoying Alec doing more things other than just knives/swords. While I do enjoy watching him practice the skill of knife making, it does get repetitive for someone who is not super in the know of the hobby. That is partly why I really enjoy MichealCthulhu. Doing stuff like the lamp/bike/crescent wrench is a nice breather.

[@genisis53]

I really like these projects of remaking an existing object. They’re so educational and crazy that someone invented all these complex yet seemingly simple things

[@sealdoggydog]

Jesus the cinematography in the montage around the half way point was top notch. Way to go Jaime

[@JamiePopple]

Cheers man!

[@EroticWatermelon]

The editing skills done by Jamie are some top shelf skills. Love the videos lately

[@inventiveowl395]

What I love most about these videos is the chemistry between Ankle and Jam

[@stonecoldcarebear]

1:40 is peak Jamie. I appreciate that he has the good sense to edit himself into these videos. Alex needs that voice of reason in his life and we're all richer for experiencing it.

[@DJlegionuk]

I am enjoying the recent videos it feels like you and Jamie have found a good balance and it shows, the projects are interesting and the videos are fun. Can't wait to see the next part.

[@josephtixier2404]

oh wow! love how the sounds of the forge blend into the music. That's adding so much to synchronised forging montage. Awesome job Jaime

[@Random-re5fc]

I’ve got to say, I do like this editing, it’s very nice.

[@keiphillips7648]

Jamie smashin it on the edit. I love those new effect your doing, looks like fashion shoot (but super cool),, you always killing the cinematography n this is just as delicious. Can’t wait to see what you guys get up to in the next vid. Thank you guys, love what your doing.

[@JamiePopple]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@CalebCarterFilm]

The production quality this video has gone up so far! One of my favourite videos so far! Well done guys!

[@kaydog2008]

Pixar would LOVE LOVE to have this masterpiece in their lobby! If they don't have one already.💡💡💡💡💡💡💡

[@Eis_]

Put a camera on it to make Jamie happy.

[@mtnbkr8480]

Have you thought about attaching servo motors to your lamp? then you would be able to adjust it with just a few buttons. Also, you'll be halfway to understanding how to make an animatronic dog. I know I've mentioned that dog before, I keep bringing up because I think that you could do it. 😀

[@sebastianflynn1746]

The guy doesn't have anything even close to the expertise to achieve this.

[@DominicChineas]

Great project! I look forward to seeing how you tackle the lamp shade, it looks like you might need a wheeling machine?!

[@The_Smith]

Do you happen to know where he might get his hands on a Ranalah?

[@ericmitchell985]

Damn, the editing on this one is just straight menacing. Aaaand, just as I post that, it gets chill as hell. Took me straight for a ride, that.

[@avoirdupois1]

I enjoyed the "having fun in the shop" vibe that this video showed. Jamie and Alec have a great screen chemistry.

[@tychoklapwijk8306]

really nice project. from a forces standpoint you be best off having the two pillowblocks as far from eachother as possible. even mounting the second block on the underside of the box section would make the forces on the bearings a lot smaller

[@danielbender4327]

100% agree with this. I fear you will also have a similar problem on the other side. The pin should go through the basepate and also attach to the upper closeout on the Y. You’ll notice the pin on the small lamp does exactly that.

[@caspervanderputte4593]

Thrust bearings might also be good for the bottom:)

[@virtusleather]

Jamies editing skills are incredible. I know I say that every video but it bears repeating.

[@JamiePopple]

Thanks a bunch! 👍🏻

[@MorpH2k]

I have to say, I really really liked the stop motion footage of you shaping the "leg" section of the lamp. Very satisfying, please keep doing it.

[@cleverusername9369]

Jamie, dude. The cinematography in this one was extraordinarily good. Congratulations, this was a whole new level of quality.

[@MeegMaster]

I absolutely love the banter between Alec and Jamie. Cracks me up and I love the extra energy that Jamie adds to the videos.

[@liamcox5673]

These black and white time lapse edit things are bang on. Lush videography

[@m.ubaidaadam]

Jamie really out did himself with editing on this video! Keep up the good work

[@user-hv7jl4vf1i]

I love this project and really enjoyed the dynamic filming--over the shoulder shots and black and white stop motion.

[@Glorfindel_117]

Yo Jamie's just showing off now. First the lamp catch, and now this gorgeous filming style? Once this is done I guess you guys cant be lampooned for not having enough lighting in the shop!

[@jessegimbel]

Man that sequence of shots around 7:00 is so beautiful, well done @JamiePopple

[@ZerglingPack]

I'm excited for this project! It's stupid and over the top and I love it.

[@oscarn-]

Jamie outdid himself again with the editing and cinematography, whoa! 😮👌🏻

[@AlphaMachina]

I really love where this series is going lately. I've watched this channel grow over the years and really come into its own. What a fantastic journey to have shared with Alec and this awesome community. To many years to come! Cheers!

[@BIGWojo68]

This is gonna be the coolest project by far!! I'm so excited!!

[@lucasmarshall729]

Love the cinematography of this video. Amazing Jamie !

[@sonnyloudon]

Absolute top tier video production! The considered use of the different frame rates, colour and pacing… *chefs kiss!* Oh yeh and the lamp is pretty cool as well.

[@lauig]

I don't want to imagine the power of the scaled up light bulb ! Blinding !

[@Mark_40_]

Jamie was definitely inspired in the recording/editing in this one, nicely done mate

[@al1sa920]

Absolutely love this new style of editing

[@milkytoast6245]

I absolutely love the content lately PLEASE keep up the good work.

[@ThePlayahans]

Video quality and project on fire as ever.. thanks so much you two ❤

[@KeppyKep]

Jamie killing it with the montage at 6:45!

[@Tekazurik]

The cinematography in this ep is dynamic AF. I see you Jamie.

[@beatles1998]

Jamie really popped off with the edit! It reminded me of why I started watching the channel in the first place! (Also the fact that the "tuning fork" was a slightly lower A flat is surprising)

[@mathewdoe1577]

Have a wonderful week everyone

[@jamesnizzy9774]

If you need to use a hole saw Alec, drill out a few small holes on the inside edge that the cutter intersects along. The hole saw broke since the chips cant evacuate and thus excess friction is introduced resulting in work hardening that will quickly dull the cutting edge and ultimately break the tool. Hope this helps! ~ From one machinist to anyone who reads this comment :)

[@TknJn]

Great advice there JN! if needing the inner disk: clearance holes in the outer. or peck drill & wire brush teeth between pecks. (good for other materials) wondering if the arbour pins were up to reduce chatter or as an SBE? if needing to run pins up (or for the smaller arbour size) a carboard washer massively eases disassembly. layers of masking tape at a push, but if your buddy has a lasercutter; ~0.75mm card & 12mm ID, 28mm OD or 15mm ID, 35mm OD for the 2 sizes of arbour respectively. hope that helps someone out there! :-j

[@randyphillips8803]

Enjoying the montage work with the angles, B&W, etc. Fun project too!

[@GummyBear069]

Love it! Love it! Love it! This is by far your best video yet. Love the editing, the jokes, the breakdowns...just amazing. Thank you for the effort. It shows. Can't wait to see how the lamp turns out.

[@rayza1982]

Can I just give some big kudos for the videography in this video? The video is great but the footage and editing it top notch.

[@AT16]

If this isn’t out of Damascus steel I’m unsubscribing… 😂

[@OriginalMomo]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@bakerfx4968]

There’s still time for the lamp shade to be Damascus!

[@spila123]

This is a test piece

[@Volt64bolt]

That’s just unreasonable

[@no-tj8ee]

bye

[@BigColton]

I haven't enjoyed one of your videos this much in a long time! Keep it going!

[@Unbreathless]

@jamie Love the edit! The black/white stop-motion-y bits were great.

[@rockdiehard187]

FIRE EDIT Jamie! Such great B-Roll!

[@pap314]

one of the best thing about your channel Alec, we can still feel you guys having fun making videos

[@emmastein1170]

I love seeing Alec and Jamie’s shenanigans again it’s so great to see all the goofy and silliness I’ve missed it. I love all the projects you do Alec and this is such a random but cool thing to make

[@ArmySoldier1972]

I greatly appreciate the time, energy and money you invested in this project. What great fun. I wish I had 1/4 the talent and skill you have. ArmySoldier SE Oregon

[@Inecendium]

Jamie just slaying the edit in here🔥🔥

[@timplett1]

One thing to keep in mind for the pivot points is that there is a sweet spot for friction where it can be moved but the friction helps hold the links in position. This is because you don't get a constant spring force throughout the range of motion, so you can't simply tune the springs to always perfectly support the weight, so some friction is needed to help it balance.

[@larocex4567]

The edeting is insane in this Vid. Love all the different styles in this Vid. Greets from Germany!

[@maxvanbeers4548]

that photograpy black and white editting was really cool!

[@alexyt53]

Love this build. I've always enjoyed these lamps.

[@MikeOrkid]

Jayme killed it with the cinematography and editing!

[@MartijnBeekhuis]

Jamie clearly levelled up. nice work !

[@doyounotice1317]

Top tier editting!!! Videos like this is why I've found myself subscribed to some "random blacksmithing channel". Absolutely love it!

[@antoineboudet2800]

love the new editing style from Jamie ! good job guys

[@MtyMous]

Your tuning fork @11:21 is almost a perfect G4. Nice wirk. Haha

[@TomWhi]

Great work on the edit Jamie! I’m loving the sequence at 7:15

[@Seth.y]

Jamie it’s so kind of you to be generous about Alec’s height in the thumbnail

[@SinkoThePsiho]

Love the editing style on this video, keep up the good work boys :D

[@joooe5957]

great looking project mate but can i just say the making sequences/montages in this video were excellent! i especially liked the quick succession black and white shots in them. good on ya Jamie

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great project Alec! I love it! 😁👍🏼

[@scotadam]

Jamie really went above and beyond with that stutter step sequence. 😮

[@KGiustOD]

Passion projects like this will keep me watching. Love this kind of content!

[@pileofstuff]

Jamie's having fun with the angles today!

[@ChrisJohnson-uj6ks]

Loved the video, great job on the camera work and editing.

[@DirtyApronBoy]

The editing was pretty cool. I enjoyed this style for a change.

[@Micreathonn]

Video ideas have been incredible lately!

[@barabolak]

I'm excited to see the final result!

[@Texas-Bob]

Looking forward to this build. It’s going to be fun. And also fun watching you when you have to move it around. Also curious how you’re going to raise and lower it.

[@BrianHurry]

The editing is amazing!

[@HjalteBundgaard]

Jens christ the editing at 6:44 is amazing

[@efrandom5472]

Love the artsy style of editing in the recent videos

[@rowanpeacock7275]

For the lightbulb you should use a 600w or 1000w high pressure sodium bulb with an electronic ballast. That way you'll have one hell of a bright light that is super affordable, cheap to maintain AND you can also dim it down on the ballast... And probably catch a tan underneath it. Or grow plants. I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out👍👍👍

[@slair_i]

This is such a sick project idea! Feels like the kind of project Colin furze would do. Can't wait to seeing the finished product

[@SiSwitzer]

The projects are getting cooler and Jamie’s video editing style is also getting cooler😎🤙🆒👌

[@toootankhamooon]

The editing is on another level , wicked 🤩😍

[@Rainbow_Atlas]

Insane project, insane videography! This is awesome

[@mazwansams9028]

Dope edit!! Love it!!!

[@thomasbreuer5318]

Great idea! Even better video! can't wait for the next part

[@coles19960]

Fantastic cinematography 👌 love what you do

[@pieterhdejong]

Loving the Colin Furze-esk vibe for a video idea and also the more chaotic and old school Alec coming through in the always incredible videography and editing of Jamie

[@TheMattwasherein1992]

these videos are so fun. and alec i love the idea of mundane cool things BIGGER!!!! also the thumbnail is excellent btw

[@plutoisarealplanet7407]

i glad im not the only one who does an old texan prospector voice every now and then