I'm Making The World's Largest Articulating Lamp. (Part 4)

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[@AlecSteele]

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[@besetapart369]

Need another project? Hydroforming....

[@galenwolf]

Honestly, if you're bending sheet metal that big and are running into issues, you might want to give @colinfurze a bell.

[@WillMoff0]

14:14 the answer is neither and both

[@dylanphillips5657]

@colinfurze

[@cmdrcrimbo]

LOL you have built a Darlek!

[@phillipstrauss6269]

I would love to see a colin furze and alec steele collab. He's really good at this fabricating malarkey.

[@Syron96]

Second this suggestion

[@billabong9215]

Yeah... but Colin would make the entire lamp in 2 episodes and Alec couldn't drag his usual 10 episodes out of it... I miss the old Alec steele very much.

[@Volt64bolt]

@@billabong9215but would you rather have 2 40 min episods every few months, or 8 15min videos every week or so

[@Nagria2112]

old alec had like 40episode workpieces.@@billabong9215

[@MrAidanfleming]

Yes!!!❤

[@markfergerson2145]

You have a floor. You have string. You have chalk. Draw circles on the floor of the diameter you want. Place objects on drawn circles to test for circularity.

[@69Buddha]

Euclid, is that you?!

[@andrewt9204]

bingo.

[@An_Attempt]

This makes too much sense.

[@markfergerson2145]

@@69Buddha No, but I learned a lot from him…

[@joseppedaia3673]

@@markfergerson2145 Is he a close friend of you?

[@dcallan812]

Give Colin Furrs a ring, he is great at this sort of stuff

[@clintgossett1879]

That's a great point. They should use that water forming technique Colin uses to get a bulbous shape.

[@tgudge]

Alec is actually just trying to catch the worlds biggest moth...

[@alienfac32]

catching mothman

[@UnderfundedScientist]

MothMan

[@Skankhunter420]

Mothra!

[@aserta]

Wę müst gø tø thę førbįdën lämp.

[@smashallpots1428]

L A M P

[@ellafoxoo]

Should've really asked Colin to give you a hand on this one; bending curves in sheet metal is one of his specialties

[@DebrouillecoEN]

Hydroforming time !!! 😀

[@ivarkrabol]

Now that the hard cuts have stopped confusing me, I've decided I like them

[@GaryVirta]

It's like watching a Rob Dahm video

[@jamescole5658]

I had a thought about the springs at the weekend while out clay pigeon shooting, the main springs from clay pigeon traps are very strong and easily available might be worth a try, also colin furze is the man to call to help you make this sort of stuff he’s great with cones and and rings in sheet steel !

[@DJlegionuk]

Colon Furze haha

[@Anino_Makata]

Not to mention, the giant work barn he got specifically for huge projects like this one.

[@MrAidanfleming]

I love the banter!! ‘’These ain’t Saturday night beads Jamie’’ 😂😂

[@jeffblank9915]

Alec: we don't need a slip roller. Also Alec: this is more teardrop shaped then round. The nice part is he shows how to do the cones even if you don't have the slip roller.

[@helplmchoking]

Part of the reason that "cone" (which is actually meant to be a dish shape) is so hard to make that way is that the original one is spun on a lathe. It's a really tricky thing to learn at a normal scale (Ive never got it right) and I have no idea where you'd find the kit to do it at that scale lol

[@dman8734]

That's the same way they make cymbals for drums!

[@SuicideNeil]

You need a dome shape for that larger portion of the lamp shade- I'd suggest looking at how cosplayers make similar shapes with foam sheet and copying that, rather than making a cone shape. Will be much more true to the original lamp shade and probably much easier too...

[@robertharris1748]

Or he could just look at the breastplate he made with Lancaster Armoury a couple of months ago. I'm very confused as to why he didn't try heating and beating.

[@SuicideNeil]

@@robertharris1748 I think size is the issue- that's a huge piece or pieces of metal to heat and beat into shape, way more effort than it's worth for what is essentially a gag project.

[@Aaron-pf7eh]

As a sheet metal worker…welcome to my daily problems 😂😂

[@gibbnasta]

The most frustrating job I've ever had! I swear it purposely doesn't cooperate.😂

[@Aaron-pf7eh]

@@gibbnasta it can be such a pain i served my time for 4 years then another 4 years on the job and I still encounter new problems!

[@P4T5H4RPify]

I feel spot welding may have been the more ideal choice for such thin steel. But you did a great job Tig.

[@DanteYewToob]

I don’t know if Alec is just incompetent or if Colin Furze is just an absolute fabrication monster, but I feel like Colin would’ve knocked this project out in a weekend… lol He’s made perfect sheet metal balls, cones, spirals, drill tank treads, and so much more and makes it look pretty easy! Maybe it’s planning.. or tools? Idk… I think Colin just makes it look so easy that I assume it actually isn’t that hard and it probably is. So I’m going to say that this just makes me respect Colin even more.

[@jono6379]

He just needed a slip roller for the metal sheets. Trying to get an even circle without one is nearly impossible.

[@EmyrDerfel]

Colin's done a lot of curvy-shapes-out-of-sheets for all his pulsejets etc, whereas I'm pretty sure Colin's never smithed. They're about 100-200 years apart in terms of their comfort zone.

[@michelhv]

8:09 Alec discovered someone can actually be good at doing something. 😂

[@christopherdrew8107]

It fun to watch a blacksmith to figure out what sheet metal workers do on a daily specially, HVAC guys

[@NotAllBooksSmellNice]

"Saturday Night Beads" , I could do with a whole book of Alec's polite euphemisms 😂

[@Beamer1969]

It's hard to tell if this is a lamp shade or a Dalek costume.

[@Daniel-uj1nu]

He’s going to exterminate those circles if they take any longer 😂😂

[@Whatthechuckttv]

So I'm not the only one who saw Dalek then.. I feel better now.

[@AlBarathur]

If you used water forming, the roundness problem would be solved, but you would still need to make all 3 parts to weld together and you would also need to close both sides prior to water forming.

[@liamobrien9451]

No this is pretty basic sheet metal fab stuff, imagine if nobody could make accurate cones and cylinders on a slip roll lmao

[@stuartandrews4344]

Easier way to fold edge is to snip one edge then fold it over other edge, same method is used to make a tuba bell & several other brass instruments.

[@dabearsfan9]

This is my favorite build you guys have done in a long time. Maybe since will left. You and Jamie are great together!

[@brckshouse3660]

Trace the lampshade on the floor, use the rope and chalk to make a true radius to stretch to and make the wire that size.

[@Goothrow]

Really hoping you use a MASSIVE bulb, seen and replaced a few of those when I was an electrician and they are crazy looking haha

[@eurosamsam]

Your mate with the cars is an absolute legend!!!

[@quantumfluxuation]

I think I found the part where you guys went wrong. The lineup consisted simply of six hydrocoptic marzelvanes, so fitted to the ambifacient lunar waneshaft that sidefumbling was effectively prevented. The main winding was of the normal lotus o-deltoid type placed in panendermic semiboloid slots of the stator, every seventh conductor being connected by a non-reversible tremie pipe to the differential girdlespring on the ‘up’ end of the grammeters. Moreover, whenever fluorescence score motion is required, it may also be employed in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm to reduce sinusoidal depleneration. Give that a try.

[@David-jf3uf]

Alec is a mad blacksmith and I love it.

[@neondreams2337]

Alec, might I recommend "faking" the rolled lip by making a ring using hollow round stock, then cutting a channel in it, and sliding the end of the shade into the hollow round stock and just welding it to the shade?

[@SawyerKnight]

The hexagonal lamp shade at the end, nervously looking around during "spot the imposter circle" lol what a cliff hanger.

[@EMCProton]

When I make big circles with sheet metal or steel, I usually add reinforcement bars to keep the circle true. Once I got everything buttoned up, I remove the reinforcement bars from the material. I weld the bar, diameter of the wanted circle inside of the sheet matal. Then add another crossing the first just behind the first. This reduces the chances of the weld busting and the sheet warp. Great idea in using the ring for help the seem to more ridged.

[@XxBrMagicxX]

13:19 Alec really portrays the love and enthusiasm of a kindergarten teacher that's had too long a day

[@melwalshmtb9121]

This series is too entertaining

[@aserta]

Don't use that method to remove rust from metal, because it warps that kind of a thin sheet. Use the eyepoker3000, brass preferably, with a light touch. You're only making more work for yourself whenever you warp things you want to weld, especially thin things.

[@TheN30M]

What you need is an english wheel? Or a stretching and shrinking machine!

[@Dieseldawg1430]

I need a dog like Alec's lol any dog that will bring you tools is a perfect dog

[@DSharpVII]

After watching for years it’s becoming more and more clear that Jamie is the brains of the operation here

[@morlath4767]

There are times when this seems to be unironically true.

[@imperlast2]

Seeing that fold i rembered my dad showing my that back when he did heating and cooling in the 90s

[@Poo-Peater]

I would check with the sheet metal master , Ron Covell.. you could learn a lot watching his channel

[@quinn860]

I have seen big ling strong springs on cattle trailers and horse boxes for lifting rear door up, think ive seen them on some old low loaders on the ramps as well

[@JackManic1984]

Alec you took measurements last episode and now this episode are ALREADY fucking with the dimension!!!!!!!!!!

[@danieloneil2473]

3:42 I almost spit my drink all over the screen when you sang dumb ways to die getting ready to hammer on your propane tank🤣

[@imperlast2]

Also about the springs from your last look at aumotive rear springs also a chart about them because your angle of mounting also effects there spring rate

[@theodoremamalis6358]

Great work Boyz. Never give up!

[@dillpickle7633]

10:33 the dog collar of shame

[@justinbanks2380]

13:21 me every time my dad or grandpa asked me to hold a tape measure as a kid! 😂 (I quickly learned not to do it, but fought the urge to do do it every time, lol)

[@KubedPixel]

Comedy value 10/10 Shop banter 10/10 Skill level.. fancy a brew while we research it? 😎😎

[@Kirkebyen]

Makes a compass, draw a circle on the floor, compare the steel ring with the circle, fix the ring so it fit the cirle.

[@buidelrat132]

Would love to see a Ron Covell colab

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

"The more you do stuff, the better you get" Words to live by from Alec Steele.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

It’s looking good so far. Wow larger than life.

[@francispopham7105]

Sheet metal work is riveting.

[@Sfrasier0711]

You should probably invest in some ear muffs for the pup if they’re gonna be in a noisy workshop. Total cutie btw. 💚

[@brianhbinesh]

Try bead rolling a flat sheet first then welding in into the cone shape

[@redeyedave8519]

Oddly old school builders, stone masons chippies etc, would draw it out on the floor, in say chalk, then they could place said items on the drawing as they work with it. giveing themselves easy confirmation and guidance

[@microbeta]

I love the lamp. But, the bending moment when you extend it outward is huge. You'll either need a base that is wide enough and heavy enough that it won't turn over...or, you can bolt it to the floor.

[@jeanelen8289]

when you are gonna weld the pieces together try to cross the weld seams so it is stronger and is less likley tear all the welds

[@quickstream]

Try 3, do a shadowfoam Collab like Colin furze did, I love workshop videos as well as maker videos

[@sambob998]

How have neither of them thought to just draw a circle on the floor?!?!

[@aaronrussell9769]

Not trying to backseat.. Actually what am I talking about, I'm totally back-seating. When the cones and other templates were laid out in the last video I don't think the crimped edges were taken into account. By shortening each of the edges an inch or two I think that threw the whole shape out of whack.

[@fenwickflyer9895]

You should try leather working again, it would be great to see some more custom sheaths like you did with the bowie knife.

[@Son_of_Mandalore]

You need to talk to Colin Furze. Two legends working together would also be amazing to watch

[@fenwickflyer9895]

You should try making a watch. Use the insides of your sample watch but make the strap and case yourself. Like you did for the your pen.

[@marlowize]

Regarding quenching steel. Three things could be tried that would create a lot more work. Pulverize a lot of daily multiple vitamin pills then mix them into water. If it makes a difference then begins the hard work of figuring out which part or parts or combination of parts had the effect. Almost as complicated but easier to do would be to saturate water with salt and then with sea salt which has a lot of minerals.

[@IanZainea1990]

10:32 "Ello!" classic Brit, so cute... also, the human sized cone of shame. haha

[@SuperUltimateLP]

Hydro form that thing! Build a cone-shaped vessel thats you then weld shut, leave one opening with a way of mounting a pressure washer to it, then inflate it like a balloon, it will give you a more rounded cone but thats more like the original anyways!

[@LilyJaneH]

I have a tiny ring bender that I use to radius fretwire for guitar repair. It didn’t even occur to me that they come in that large, or that it could move material that big.

[@IanZainea1990]

13:13 jaimie saves the day haha

[@atomicrevenger4745]

Is it just me or is Jamie slowly becoming the boss. He seems to have all the good ideas.

[@beefpanda4313]

Colab with syrppyro to make a light/laser that is worth putting in that beast. Simple bulbs won't do. Need the strongest and largest desk lamp.

[@eternalPOTATOE]

My metalworking expeience (watching Ron Bath on youtube) tells me you would do a great job using some kind of MDF form, circle patterns for examples 😎😎

[@TaterTot11]

Mrs. Steele must have the patience of a saint. If my partner saw me doing a quarter of the stunts y'all are doing she'd be very upset with me. 😜 Stay safe and keep forging

[@vectoredwolf]

That was the most chaotic Alec Steele episode i've ever seen

[@RedBeardOps]

Your videos always inspire; thank you!

[@larrymcdonald7187]

Why, you had such great projects in the past now..... not so much. I miss the real Steele. Million layer , complex damascus patterns, hammer making.... how about a 10 part series making something like a war hammer. Miss you

[@poetgriot18]

Thank you jamie for making me rip my headphones from my ears. Please think about people who suffer from noise sensitivity when you're doing stuff like that

[@James-McGuire]

For a spring you could try coil over springs for a keep or car

[@Goothrow]

I'd love to see you make a machine, just like the rolling die that he made, manufacturing is one thing but creating something FOR manufacturing is another crazy project

[@natedawg2p]

Alec! How is the house refurb going? Wanted to see a series of that!

[@lonniesharp9109]

I just like that Montana has rubbed off on Alec and he says "two thirty" instead of "half passed two" 😎🇺🇸

[@Scott_A]

Use Silicon Bronze mig wire, its great for lighter steel as its a braze rather than a weld and you get a nice looking goldish weld seam/bead

[@hardsepp677]

Hey Mr. Steele Sorry for giving u the tip earlier but for your Lamp circles next time get some infos from the tin smiths or sheet metal workers the guys who works on the Roof :D 😊😊😊😊 With best regards chris

[@Ahkelbhen]

New Alec drop let’s goooooo

[@justinbanks2380]

When someone who has all the kit and experience to eork with a material is asked ' how much do we love working with sheet metal?' Answers 'not much' 😂

[@Lewis01Brown]

I hope you're getting a massive light bulb for this lamp. Maybe that glassblowing place you visited could sort it out

[@danielkeffer5449]

I’ve watched all of these videos and half way through this one is the first time I’ve thought “what kind of light bulbs are you going to use for this?”

[@alexsnow3319]

Very easy to tell, neither are a circle. Yet. However, mark out a circle on your peg table there, arrange pegs. Weld your bar. then fit the sheet. Trim to shape/size.

[@bolesawmayzel6476]

You need a lot thicker steel sheet Alec.

[@TimothyHall13]

Oh Yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!

[@DasVERMiT]

I feel like Colin Furze could be of help with this one...

[@Exstaz]

This is pretty dam cool!

[@xpndblhero5170]

5:41 - This is the best audio of the video, he should have done an old timey ad voice-over.... LoL Edit: Any bets on if he orders a moth costume for Jamie before the end of this series¿? 😂😂

[@billabong9215]

Why does Jamie's face always look like he just woke up. Was that it? The entire episode? Talk about drip feeding the content... and the ad was like... 2 minutes long 😂

[@BigKarl519]

I LOVE LAMP!

[@DaleKallio-jk9wo]

Priceless insect reaction😅

[@Krishach]

exaggerating your counter-force bar length would allow this to work with a lot less spring force, and likely be a lot safer for it. Just lengthen the bar they connect to.

[@aaronshapiro2542]

The person who knows the exact technique for all that is Ron Covell and he did a video pretty recently that involved trapping a wire in a bead rolled edge.

[@justinbanks2380]

The job 'bark at passerbys' 😂

[@thebusbums2825]

Respectfully. You've become unhinged 😅 i love it

[@kentabenno]

i hate that these always end just when they get interesting! haha

[@richardchapple1607]

Could use a backing ring out of 1"x⅛ to stiffen the ends. Spot weld