I talked myself into buying more machines! (Wasn't very hard)

[@life_behind_bars]

So happy the equipment wasn't damaged because I gotta be honest with ya, that heartbreaking scream you let out when the power hammer fell still haunts me to this day 🥺.......😁

[@Silver_Semtexagon]

you and me both, the amount of pain in it was haunting.

[@JamesTheAxeThrower]

It almost felt like they intentionally broke things back on that channel just to have multi-part video series of them being restored 😂

[@jeremieleibl8462]

I think we all have Powerhammer TSD 😅

[@aaronpreston47]

@@JamesTheAxeThrower no one would break an antique machine like that on purpose.

[@kiesh.]

@@jeremieleibl8462 quality 🤣

[@NateWebb0483]

Here's a fun Chuck Rickards story. When I was first getting started in bladesmithing about fifteen years ago I was on one of the forums asking what I now understand to be the usual questions, and Chuck offered to send me a box of handle materials just out of the kindness of his heart. And he did! He threw a bunch of random (but really nice) handle blocks in a flat rate box and shipped them up to southeast Alaska to me. He is a super duper guy, and I'm sad to hear he's retiring.

[@PrometheanBlade]

Chuck's awesome. He's been a knifemaking buddy of mine for quite a while too. I would always run into him at the OKCA show. Super nice guy and a really good smith.

[@cavemanvi]

glad youre safe will. the damage on the "new" machine is more than a blessing its an opportunity to post a 18 part restoration series that WE ALL WANT. much love from merida mexico :) stay fresh buddy.

[@chuckrichards3501]

It was great to meet you Will. Glad you got those machines. Seeing the craft grow with talented young makers like you is what it's all about. Looking forward to seeing some of the projects from those tools.

[@razghost2]

Will: Jason, fireball tools.... he's my favourite youtuber Me: Poor Alec

[@cavemanvi]

to be fair name a better production value in any machining video. fireball KILLS it with the content, animation, explanations and apparently the tools are good too? i wouldnt know ive never made anything except a cutting board in highschool..

[@razghost2]

@@cavemanvi hell yeah it amazes me the quality of his video's, recently found out he had a second channel detailing some of his choices, had to binge watch them all lol

[@matthewtaylor3308]

@@cavemanvi Any machining video? Ever heard of Cutting Edge Engineering?

[@craigmandall9420]

@@matthewtaylor3308 plus one for Cutting Edge Engineering. They are just amazing

[@COVERZHD1]

Alec steele, fireball tool, cutting edge engineering and Tim Dyck are just as good as wills vids 🤞 love to watch them

[@dan725]

man I LOVE how you’re showcasing all the talented craftsmen along the way to your destination. You’re always the sponge seeing how they’re doing and learning from them despite being quite the talent yourself. I wish I had such attitude when I was younger… you’re an inspiration to many despite your youth!

[@davidhaworth7152]

I also love this. A side series of traveling and highlighting craftsman would be awesome.

[@Grumpy_Stiltskin]

When using new or seldom used straps, make sure you stop and tighten them up frequently, they have stretch in them that loosen up. Also if you run across a flatbed driver get a lesson in strapping down things properly, that machine tipping over could have been avoided.

[@Nevir202]

If he just braced the machines apart and lashed them together, it probably never would have happened.

[@Nevir202]

@Bruce Cole True, and wasn't trying to disagree with that. I just don't think his hold down setup would have survived the brake check, even if it had occurred right after the tied them down.

[@crazyj9071]

4 straps per machine covers every direction and hell yes check them often!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

@@Nevir202 Exactly! Just cut up some pallet wood or 4x4s and create rigidity between the machines. I trust straps only if they go through holes are you loop them over themselves to prevent slippage.

[@WayneWerner]

I've never had success strapping things without firm anchor points on the containers/objects themselves. Just strapping down like this allows for way too much movement. Even if the straps are pulling against each other through the load I've still had 'em slip.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Glad your ok and the machines are good. Don't beat yourself up about it. Stuff happens. Maybe buy a thick furniture blanket or two.

[@stegles]

18:50 Actually really cool of you to acknowledge this. I was thinking the other day, as someone who wants to get into smithing and wood working when I move somewhere with more space, I am going to make mistakes, as we all know, its very discouraging when it happens, but when someone at the pointy end of the expertise level makes a mistake, discusses why it happens, how to avoid it, its both reassuring and helpful, and like you said, it lets us know that even the best aren't infallible. I've left similar comments on Alec's videos when you were working with him, its great to see you've taken away the same level of humility in your own style.

[@MonkeyButlerLabs]

I had to endure a lot of scolding on my strapping until the lessons stuck. Downforce is your friend and front to back strapping is borderline useless in case of emergency. Glad you weren't hurt and the machines received minimal damage. Those are eye opening moments.

[@coreydyer3568]

That’s awesome you were able to get some great equipment from someone that was ready to pass it on . My dad worked for Brown and Sharpe in RI from the 60s into the late 80s when most of the properties went out of business. You may even have one of the tools that he helped forge in Providence RI

[@vacationdog760]

*Will walks into the hardware store* employee: Hi, what can I get you? Will: Yes😐

[@vandewt800xl]

I'm just a few miles north of Sheridan, glad you got to enjoy some of the scenery from our area and come back soon! There is a great little demo blacksmith display at the Yamhill Country Heritage Museum and other fun sights to see if you do get back.

[@squishy312]

Had many road trips from Bremerton to Billings from 1999-2014. I stopped at Zips every now and then, used to be a lot better, but has gone downhill. It's a beautiful drive, especially Coeur d'Alene. I had to go down to Portland for job I had on the weekends. It really is awful to navigate. That surface grinder is going to be such a useful tool. Especially with different grits being available because of the belts. Keith Rucker has many a great video on using them.

[@wittenhenderson875]

As a person currently in Portland: sorry about the roads. It's really a great city: we've got food carts, and legal weed, and rose gardens, and all kinds of cool stuff! But the roads are trash. Blame our last mayor.

[@danielkingery2894]

You've also got a huge trash problem, a serious homeless problem, and the current mayor hasn't really raised the bar since the last 3 let the bar slip lower. Take responsibility.

[@Marss13z]

You are soooo lucky. I was driving down the highway and saw a guy towing big dough mixers. Always interesting to cross the nation. We had a quick convo about them. He offered me one but it wouldn't fit through the door into my kitchen. IMHAO one of your best episodes. Your enthusiasm is a blast.

[@AvengerDK]

Dear Will. Can you PLEASE get a course in how to rig heavy machinery. The heartbreak every time you tip one over is excruciating.

[@PrometheanBlade]

He's navigating a self study course in rigging these last few years. Most working guys who've graduated that course just haven't had a KZbin audience (that they're entirely truthful with) along for the ride...

[@danielkingery2894]

Fantastic roadtrip vid Will. I luv seeing different parts of the country thru the windshield and from other folk's perspective. Glad you had fun here in Oregon!

[@mtnbkr8480]

It sounds like you were break checked, you did a good job avoiding a collision. 👍

[@HumanAction76]

Seeing the connection your community has is awesome. Never take that for granted.

[@Ricalloo]

As a PNWer myself, I-5 drivers are absolutely the worst. They see a turn signal not as saying, "Excuse me." But more like saying, "Get our of my way." They will cut you off, prevent you from merging, and even tailgate you despite going well over the speed limit. You'll then get over to let them by, and they pass you, get in front of you, and go slower than you were going. It is maddening!

[@KENNEY1023]

I've been watching fireball tools for a while, great channel.

[@karljensen9758]

Hey Will! Love your videos and love your heart! I just wanted to say thank you for giving a shout out to my late grandfather-in-law, Wayne Goddard. I hate to name drop, but I always enjoy seeing/hearing that even today the influence he has on individuals in this field. My father-in-law, i.e. Wayne's son, Steve, is following in his footsteps. He's actually been to Montana several times to various Knife shows. Just wanted to give a shout out to ya and say thanks for the content and keep it up. Love you bro. Jesus be with you!

[@PrometheanBlade]

Wayne was/is a giant in the field. He was a part of my early education as well. Cheers.

[@edkovac8978]

Good to see you becoming more and more confident in front of the camera. Great road trip, thanks for taking us along. Wishing you all the best from UK.

[@The_AntiVillain]

i would think with transporting heavy machinery, supporting the overhang with 4x4 or making a wooden cage or crate would be ideal

[@Dilldough.]

“I talked myself into debt, and I’m perfectly fine with it.” -Will

[@TheDevilWAH]

I would love to see an episode about using the machines. and how different machines affect the work piece. like does a press leave the work piece with different structure to a large or small power hammer or anvil? I love the variety of tools you have and be cool not just to know the history but also where in the forging process each sits.

[@Sebastian-ed5kt]

a hammer will distort the pattern more than a press when forging Damascus idk about the metallurgy there but that could be an interesting point of view

[@marlobreding7402]

Glad you enjoyed your visit to Oregon, I live west of Eugene. We avoid Portland as much as possible, we had to pass thru this we're in Wallowa and we were in the middle of the F3 tornado and baseball size hail. Looking like possible hail in Montana to. Prayers for Montana.

[@astang1072]

Stayed composed, good on ya. I too have done dumbish things and I find it tempting to yell and throw things…. 🙄 But then you have experience with handling yourself when equipment falls over [sorry, couldn't help myself] I’ve loaded a few things on trailers. My first though was lay some 2x10s down screwed to trailer deck, then lag the machines to that, as well as heavy strapping. Wouldn't move unless there’s a collision. [PS, I died a little inside too watching the power hammer fall]

[@josephrector8735]

I've heard the Don Hanson W2 is cause he bought a run of W2 that was orginally intended for some milirary/government project but some spec or meausurement was off slightly so it was basically junk to who wanted it and through some buys and sells etc Don ended up with literal TONS of it

[@axemanmike4390]

15k lbs.+ from a couple of mills, from what Chuck said! He sold it in 55 lb. flat rate boxes & the mail ladies hated him, lol!

[@Natefirethemagnets]

When you put the straps on did you say "that's not going anywhere". Best insurance against disaster that you can give yourself.

[@ronblack7870]

if you wrap your belts around the machine instead of just over the machine it will prevent the belt from slipping as it tries to tilt over.

[@jackriley7943]

Dude I love your videos, I love that I can sit with my kids and it's safe for them.

[@trevorwert]

"to avoid going to... Portland." made me laugh out loud!😂

[@TheSurferboy2]

That looks to be another fun little road trip. I am not a fan of Portland traffic as well! I am in it about 3 days a week! Thanks for taking us all a long with you Will.

[@samuellee1471]

Are you coming to blade show west??

[@sonofgod2405]

I like a bit of vlog style vids like this soooo much thx for the episode

[@TalRohan]

Ive had the plug thing happen, I tie a piece of rope round mine now so if it does fall out it hangs just above the road

[@MattTelepenko]

Awesome video! I love seeing you visit all these super interesting shops around your country. I hope we get to see some restoration videos on these machines soon! Much love from Alberta 🤘

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

I don't like to go through Portland either and I can be downtown in less than 15 minutes. I avoid it like the plague because it has gotten that bad.

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Looking forward to new content with the new equipment. Your craftsmanship is truly inspiring.

[@allenstuart3128]

My friend you have a tool addiction and I support that ! Also I’ve made that drive from Kalispell to Portland Oregon many times what a great and beautiful drive enjoy.

[@grantmarshall418]

yo i have that exact surface grinder, its one hell of a machine. i think mine is dated 1927 or there abouts. the belts will cause a few headaches but when its running its really nice

[@TheJdelos]

You just kinda have to push your way in when driving in portland traffic. Give them a few blinks and start moving over.

[@RedBeardOps]

"Wasn't very hard"... LOL -- I'm so jealous on the surface grinder....

[@KageStelhman]

Hey will, being from Portland myself... one trying to be a decent human being that is... I can safely say that Portland drivers... for the most part generally think a stop sign is a suggestion... so they're not mean, just self absorbed. Anyhow, Lady Luck was Definitely on your side when your machine tipped over... And I'm sort of jealous that you managed to get your hand on that much W2 :P

[@TalRohan]

W2 sounds like as much fun as Portland isnt.....I didnt know what a pantograph was till you moved it...Its a copying mill those things are fantastic esepcially when you can make a wood version of what you want then copy/cut it in Steel.

[@bandols]

You are seriously the king of having your machines fall over while moving them haha.

[@Nevir202]

Sad to see the machine fall, next time, if you have multiple things brace them apart from one another, and lash them together, that way all the straps on the load end up fighting any force wanting to do that.

[@danc6167]

Super excited for you. Sounds like you had a great trip and I can't wait to see you out those tools and those materials to use

[@duanemiller5606]

I thought it looked like you were a little short on the Tiedown straps for those big heavy pieces of equipment. Of course they’re huge they’re heavy it’s not like they’ll move tip or fall because that would be impossible. It would be like having a power hammer falling off a pallet jack and braking ….. too soon?

[@trulsdirio]

No flashback today with the tipping machine? You have gotten over it! nice to see lol

[@stevenkuntz5438]

Will, I think you're a little off on your video clips on the road, as 8:50 is on US2/97 just west of Cashmere, Washington (not South of Portland, Oregon) and 9:09 is about 15 miles down the road on US2/97, just north of East Wenatchee, Washington (also not in Oregon). 🙂 I enjoy you're content and can't imagine the effort that goes into video editing, so I'm sure this is an easy mix-up, although I live near both of those locations, so recognized them right away. Keep up the good work!

[@gregdennis3523]

Think that power hammer needs a base to raise it up a bit. Bending over like that, looks like it will hurt his back.

[@chipsammich2078]

My exact thoughts

[@willw7595]

Will, you can never put to many straps and tie downs on a load. Stay safe.

[@crackberrycampbell]

You really need to use more chains for strapping down, especially on such top-heavy objects.

[@jager2257]

I live in Portland, and I have to say. I respect the idea of avoiding Portland. smart choice

[@cubfanmike]

Well - you might mention that the best knife makers, in the world, make their knives here in Oregon City or the OR steel mills and shipyards produced thousands of the Liberty Ships which turned the tide of War in the Pacific - of course, other than that, maybe a metal forging knife journeyman would have no interest... unless you consider...

[@robertzarfas9556]

Salem is my home town! Apparently chuck makes knives, he’s friends with my grandpa, I had no idea 😆

[@kevinbelanger4134]

Bolt and nut and washer the equipment to the trailer next time you will still have to strap it down so it will not move

[@RookieLock]

Im excited about the surface grinder and pantograph !

[@jkelley012]

If you're looking for an amusing sticker to put on that paint damage - my first thought seeing it was 'map of Hawaii' Love from Australia, and glad it wasn't more damage!

[@christophermorin9036]

Yeah, I was worried about that Pantograph, it looked tilted on it's base when you rested it on the trailer. I was afraid there was gonna be a Hammer Drop Part 2.

[@theprojectproject01]

I can see avoiding PDX just because the traffic is hot garbage, but they got some BANGIN food out in those streets.

[@timpatton3948]

I don't understand what you mean by driving extra long to avoid going to Portland. Given the price of gas why would you drive extra long?

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Because Portland?

[@elkhntr4evr421]

Watching you drive on I90 makes me homesick for the greatest state in the US! One day, we will be back in the land of great people and beautiful land! Great videos Will!

[@MrAtrophy]

A good mentor is a great thing. when you find one cherish them, if you don't keep looking you will find one.

[@Natsirt666]

"Oh, he's in France!? (Not that that's any better)..." LMAO!

[@Grandwigg]

Love to see content on this channel. I shudder at the thought of that many hours on the road, though.

[@jaredlanny03]

What's the difference between the W2 you got and what can be purchased on amazon?

[@trxcummins7388]

When I first saw those straps I thought to myself that's not strapped good enough 🤣

[@tbranscom1]

sweet! fireball tools is one of my favorite youtube channels. I'm so jealous of his shop!

[@ThatPNWGuy2024]

Coulda stopped by and picked up that American Sawmill band saw on your way through.

[@justinwilson4454]

Your hate for Portland is justified. I live here and hate going into Portland.

[@JohnRoberts71]

Enjoy and good luck with your new to you equipment

[@TheZachatree]

Don’t stress it Will. For ever negative comment you have 10,000 people who think your just swell.

[@SubaruLove]

I had flashbacks of the power hammer tipping over. Glad nothing was hurt.

[@nabrup3]

Pallet Jeck PTSD on a Portland thruway what could be better?

[@torche72]

My first thought when I saw the Panto router was "that looks top heavy just like the power hammer".

[@Zogg1281]

So glad nobody or machine was injured with the machine falling over..... you might want to look into insurance for that as I have noticed that machines do like to fall over around you 😋 Teasing aside, there are way to many people who make the same mistakes when attaching things to trailer....... not enough straps, the wrong types of straps and incorrectly positioning those straps. Do you think you could find someone who really knows what they are doing and maybe bring a camera along so we can all get some great advice? Please? I'm asking really nicely now and I'll never tease you for dropping tools again? That is, I'll try not to tease you again buy I have a bad memory for some things 😅 I would also love to see the extended cut of those video's if there's anything else you're happy to share 👍👍👍👍

[@JustinSeiffert]

You are the Master of tiping cast iron over

[@Mrjrich37055]

Can’t wait to see what knives you make with the stag and ivory!!

[@salterclan]

Actually surprise you waited this long for a surface grinder. Seems to be the overlooked tool that everyone eventually wants. Even Blondihacks with her small tool collection wants that next. Love your channel as always. Praying blessings over you and family.

[@EmilWester]

the look in will eye when he test jasons vise..... lol

[@256087]

I'm a long time follower and I'm asking myself two questions : - do you really need all this heavy equipment to make very good blades ? - do you sell enough blades to afford all this equiment ?

[@jimcorbett3764]

I love the smack on the power hammer! Too bad about those burgers.

[@I_Infinity]

Will: Fireball Tool is my favorite KZbinr. Alec: AM I A JOKE TO YOU!?

[@COVERZHD1]

😂😂

[@ExarchGaming]

Alec is more like his brother lol. It's kinda shitty that the US wouldn't let him back in due to covid restrictions he went as far as to just buy a house down there cause of it....i wonder if/when he's coming back.

[@bryanmarsh9886]

Glad you had a safe trip to my neck of the woods, Salem area. Portland has its issues, but Seattle? I HATE driving in Seattle! I guess we all prefer the places we know better.

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

That cube thingy looks like a huge D&D die maybe a D20!

[@fyreantz2555]

Everything I watch you haul gear, I mentally scream "NO-OOOOOOO" and dive in slow motion to catch falling stuff....

[@bwillan]

While at fireball tool, did you get a chance to drool over his new welding table?

[@nekoroms]

Will somehow has a skill with machines that makes them tip over in random situations

[@dsacton]

You're a good man, Will. Took a lot of guts to put the accident in the video. I appreciate your honesty and transparency. I am also pleased that you have chosen to include in your life the person of Jesus Christ; a decision of utmost importance.

[@nicholaseedy3244]

Find someone who looks at you like Will looks at giant tools.

[@DuelPorpoise]

you should move to florida, they know how to merge really well, other driving habits are about on par with the rest though. blacksmithing sucks in the summertime unless you get a magnetic induction forge.

[@Louis-gi1jp]

i hate that hackers know where I go to pick up my machines, thank you will for giving me a swift and easy solution

[@ashercamire540]

Better than cliff bars!? Nothing is better than cliff bars 🙂

[@JBMetalShop]

I love the ride along with your shop, I am building my own and it excites me to see you get new equipment!

[@irishpat7970]

So what makes “older” W2 different from the W2 you can get now, that makes it that much better?

[@PrometheanBlade]

This particular batch was legendary. Both from the knives that were made from it by DHIII and others, and the particular alloy composition that allowed spectacular frosty activity in hamon lines. It was mostly the low manganese content.

[@vyr01]

18:44 'All the Time' --- as do we all

[@samjt007]

HEY! I happen to work in portland! And you are absolutely right, it's the worst! Haha

[@honthirty_]

@Derian le Breton ha ha ha