I really want to see Alec make a swiss army knife or a multi-tool with some damascus parts. It would be an interesting and detailed project to dive into, as all of the small tools have unique problems to overcome.
@KewneRain Жыл бұрын
That'd be really cool!
@rc8rsracer1 Жыл бұрын
He has made folder knives in the past
@TitsMcGeester Жыл бұрын
@@rc8rsracer1 folders are way easier than multi-tools
@Thisismycomment. Жыл бұрын
Part 289, half way there
@PaulWinstanleyPhysio Жыл бұрын
I've sent this idea to him before! Something I'd love to see!
@Lochlann13 Жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed Jaime's increased presence in the videos lately! You guys have a great dynamic, and it reminds me of the Montana days with Will.
@garyhost354 Жыл бұрын
OG remember Sam before Alex got rid of him out of greed
@frankierzucekjr Жыл бұрын
Same
@TheDeepDiveLLC Жыл бұрын
I didn't like Will
@garyhost354 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDeepDiveLLC I liked will. They had a nice dynamic. Maybe Jamie needs someone else ti run the camera so he can be more involved.
@TrackpadProductions Жыл бұрын
As a rock climber, I've got to say this is probably the weirdest thing I've gotten excited about in a long, _long_ while.
@TheColinShowGaming Жыл бұрын
Same man
@JMorris1 Жыл бұрын
Same
@tylergrim6166 Жыл бұрын
As someone who does not rock climb, it's interesting to see a group of people feeling the same uncomfortable excitement, of which I could never imagine
@alexbernstein1812 Жыл бұрын
he should send a copy of it to hownot2 lmao
@living.thealps Жыл бұрын
@@alexbernstein1812 thought the same!!
@yaldnif1438 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure @HowNot2 would love to break one of these for you to let you know if it holds up to an off the shelf carabiner!
@pyrojkl Жыл бұрын
great suggestion, just saw his channel and that would be a fun collab!
@Snazzy757 Жыл бұрын
I was going to add this comment too, would be cool to see the colab
@steveglotfelty4814 Жыл бұрын
Yes have How not to Break test it!
@MV-vv7sg Жыл бұрын
I love the recent friendship aspect of the videos. Where the fun between you and Jamie is finally shared with us. Brings so much life and fun to the vids.
@MV-vv7sg Жыл бұрын
@AlecSteele Thanks for liking! I don’t suppose you remember but back in August 2017 I visited your workshop, got a great picture with you with a hammer I could hardly hold! Even managed to spot myself in the back of the Axe forging vid you did that day. Wanted to say thank you so much to you and Jamie that day for the utmost kindness in allowing me to visit. It is a core memory and I cherish it. Feels at home watching you and seeing you back in the N Workshop. You’re a part of my youth and a big part in my adulthood I can only exclaim; Thank you!
@karrawr9538 Жыл бұрын
Can confirm, another certified Alec Steele classic
@Zogg1281 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome project, but I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to risk my life on a Damascus carabiner! Just a thought, you could kind of turn this into a collaboration project with the youtube channel "Hownot2" as he has an awesome thing where he breaks climbing kit to test how strong it is. You can probably see where I'm going with this....... will you put your Damascus carabiner to the ultimate test of seeing how strong it actually is...... by..... err.... breaking it?!?!?!? Please???
@dragonixbim5974 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! Let's throw HardIsEasy collab into the mix as well, then we'll have the trifactor!
@TwelvePaws Жыл бұрын
The major axis on most carabina's has a max working load limit of 27kN (2753kgf) The actual test breaking load shoudl be at least 50kN (5098kgf) I very much doubt this decorative piece of work will make it past 10kN before it breaks - given that that the material has been twisted then bent, rather than forged to the shape.
@Schatzjaeger2 Жыл бұрын
@@TwelvePaws He tries to build a Petzl Oxan TL which has a 38kN 16kN 15kN rating.
@En-Beet Жыл бұрын
@@TwelvePaws bending and twisting is all part of "forging".
@TwelvePaws Жыл бұрын
@@En-Beet For smithing maybe. Not for industrial applications (Drop forging as an example) when its done in a controlled manner to ensure the grain flow is nice and even for maximum strength. The grain in this piece will be anything but nice. Speaking as an ex metallurgist
@couragios Жыл бұрын
Mate .. Alec manages to actually kill 2 stones with one bird ... he really is something :D
@qem14 Жыл бұрын
Ok i thought i was the only one who heard it
@NickyHendriks Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to see you're going for the triact-lock (standing for triple action). It's probably one of the most complex locking systems there is and it is interesting to see what is going on inside as my life depends on them because it is part of my primary industrial climbing gear. And just for some extra info: the snappers aren't allowed in industrial climbing, only locking connectors are which require at least two actions to open.
@Schatzjaeger2 Жыл бұрын
Don't tell him about the four way gate... DMM calls it the durolock iirc.
@jackhall290 Жыл бұрын
As a firearms enthusiast, I can say that the locking mechanism is very very just and inside out version of the "roller delayed" operation used in some firearms. You have pins and cam grooves that allow the rotation and unlocking and a spring to reset and lock the mechanism in place. Pretty strong and quite ingenious for how simple it is when you know what you're trying to achieve.
@ike8236 Жыл бұрын
I forgot the guys channel but there's a blacksmith in the US that makes flintlock rifles, they're pretty amazing.
@justin00ish Жыл бұрын
I love these build series's!!! This is the type of stuff other Blacksmith channels just aren't doing! And he's so fun and entertaining to watch!
@justin00ish Жыл бұрын
@alecsteele8028 FAKE
@telotawa Жыл бұрын
can you do a strength test on it? i wanna know if it'd work as climbing gear lol
@ezri3250 Жыл бұрын
I'm VERY afraid of using this as climbing gear xD
@elementalist1984 Жыл бұрын
I'd imagine it would we stronger than aluminum. However it's also going to be heavier
@ApocalypseSoldiers Жыл бұрын
@@elementalist1984 up until you get a de-lamination or you have airpockets you cant see from the forge weld
@elementalist1984 Жыл бұрын
@@ApocalypseSoldiers in which case don't make Damascus steel. I think that the extra weight would cancel out the potential added strength.
@TheUncleRuckus Жыл бұрын
He needs to send it to How Not To Highline and have him break it on his slack snap machine to get a rating.
@byte5126 Жыл бұрын
As someone who dabbled in rock-climbing: Please don't literally entrust your life to a selfmade carabiner. For Critical applications we even doubled up certified ones (180° apart, so the opening parts would be opposite).
@MakeEverything Жыл бұрын
Seeing what is inside that spring lock got me really excited to see you remake it. I love this series of forged tools!
@hpphinatic Жыл бұрын
this series of homemaking tools and other things is my favorite thing youve done on this channel in a while! keep it up! super interesting and a nice departure from the knives and swords etc.
@outsidestuff5283 Жыл бұрын
So stoked to see you doing climbing gear!! A belay plate would be cool too
@IRONMAIANI Жыл бұрын
Damascus belay plate or figure 8 would be sick!
@Dexter_Morgan. Жыл бұрын
You should send one of these to Ryan from HowNot2 so we can see how strong it really is
@pumello Жыл бұрын
Hey Alec, thanks to you i got inspired to start studying blacksmithing. Ive been taking classes with a master blacksmith since august last year. Thanks! :)
@swimdude2113 Жыл бұрын
As a note, wire gate doesn't necessarily mean cheap, and are commonly used in climbing (sport and trad). That said, if you're using a non-locking carabiner for climbing, only use it for appropriate applications (don't use it for belaying) and only buy reputable brands that are rated to be load bearing. And always inspect your gear regularly!
@MV-vv7sg Жыл бұрын
As an idea Alec I’d love you to do a series of time lapses of the sanding down of blocks of Damascus patterns. By time lapsing the precise removal of layers you’d see a video of the pattern move through the block of steel. You could even overlay its whole volume so it looks like a cross section layer is moved through rather than the actual block reducing in size. Just an idea I think would look great! All be it a lot of waisted material.
@MV-vv7sg Жыл бұрын
Love the new narrative of Jamie fixing all Alex’s problems in each episodez
@trentens991 Жыл бұрын
It's been a while since I've seen anything from Alec, glad to see it hasn't changed
@michaelwillson6847 Жыл бұрын
So not just Damascus hard enough in itself but twisted Damascus nice! 👍🏴
@kensmith8832 Жыл бұрын
We want another Jamie video! It was the best laugh in weeks!
@dim1723 Жыл бұрын
The last episode was lots of fun! Corporate should give him a promotion! Well a free gift is just as good sometimes!
@pracowniaprojektowroznych Жыл бұрын
few years ago ... its about 5 years i made one carabiner for my friend. It was only with threaded mechanism. I just thread on one end, bend the body to my shape and attached the extended nut but i remove the thread from nut on lets say not threaded side of body. Was fun and works easily ;) Good luck with next step. And good job!
@jonathonbaker5107 Жыл бұрын
I have an idea for a vid I thought you might like, a Damascus Swiss Army knife with like 5 gold outs, but each fold out and the parts all made of a different pattern of Damascus so like 2 blades, a saw, a can opener , and screw driver ? Sounds like a fun video 😊
@GrimmsDeath Жыл бұрын
My suggestion would of been instead of milling down the bar at the start of the video, you could of drew it out and then made several as you need several plus if had messed up, it would give you back up material. As we saw with the Katar, you can always remove material but you can't put it back.
@Oli4vn Жыл бұрын
It’s needed to get the pattern to look good I think
@squidge903 Жыл бұрын
*have
@1draigon Жыл бұрын
i cant be the only one that has no idea about forging, and is only here for the beautiful filmmaking and the humor?
@chrissynen Жыл бұрын
0:19 yep this video is getting a thumbs up
@gregiep Жыл бұрын
You both burning yourself on the carabiner, seconds apart, was legendary.
@dfgaJK Жыл бұрын
I love that there reaction was the same! "F**k me, that's Hot!! "
@WTFmike98 Жыл бұрын
Make a Damascus shovel next please, that whould be amazing
@sharknatho2406 Жыл бұрын
intro editing is spot on!
@bestbladerevah Жыл бұрын
look into inheritance machining, he has been my go to for machining videos since This Old Tony hasn't been posting much. he probably knows how to do the innards perfectly
@dylant.wisneski5293 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE send your carabiner to HowNot2 in California, they can break test it the way they have all other carabiners and you can find out how you stack up!!!
@ThatGuy-ou4ev Жыл бұрын
Alec needs to try making a katar again, don't give up on projects!
@edoliver4174 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting back to actually making stuff and showing how you do it.
@gustavobroglio5873 Жыл бұрын
As a climber and a long time viewer of the channel, I'm really excited for the conclusion!
@balke7935 Жыл бұрын
Wonder how this performs… would be a cool video if you could pressure test, or maybe drop test too… I’d love to know how many KN this could take. There are channels that you could send it to and they’d do it for you 100%
@francobuzzetti9424 Жыл бұрын
3:00 the confident and awe in the words when you said "nobody knows how this works" made me laugh so hard
@Miner49er1 Жыл бұрын
Next time you come to the States, hit me up. I explore abandoned mines and would absolutely love to explore some with you two! This was a wickedly cool project!
@brentkeller3826 Жыл бұрын
Jaime is trying to destroy and replace you! "I can become him if I wear his skin!" Wait, this is why Alec's been using Red Dykem! He's already been replaced! It's all a huge conspiracy! (Keep up the good work, someone collect up the channel lore)
@razinhailsharp Жыл бұрын
Lore? Time to call MatPat and get a Theory going!
@Paradigm7977 Жыл бұрын
I'm excited to see this come together
@freqenc Жыл бұрын
Make sure your spring is "wider"/bigger than the shaft it is surrounding so it can rotate! You're actually "slimming"/tightening the spring when you rotate it.
@freqenc Жыл бұрын
This will become an issue later on, I feel it!
@MiGWar82 Жыл бұрын
Alec I'm so glad you got over that cold you sounded a bit under the weather last video
@benjocharlie Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how happy this makes me! I double dare you to make a cam next 😊
@rubenmllerklattschou2941 Жыл бұрын
At 4:55 "We're going to kill two stones with one bird" - had me in tears
@aamingujar Жыл бұрын
Me too 🤣🤣🤣
@jacobthornock317 Жыл бұрын
Jamie's impressions were funny as can be. Glad he is reinstated
@ziggythecartoon Жыл бұрын
I'm so hooked on the video/music timing of your videos. I love the editing!
@johnny-wm4uo Жыл бұрын
If it weren't for the weight, I would definitely use this for rock climbing. This carabiner is so thick, I have no doubt it will hold more than 20 kN. With a half decent gate I would reckon it can hold more than 40 kN.
@JossWaddy Жыл бұрын
Idea for a one video quickie: A shaker for your flux like you get with icing sugar, to get a more well spread sprinkle of flux. shake it over a metal bowl and you'll catch what misses your work material.
@jakeirwin8433 Жыл бұрын
you're the only youtuber i religiously watch man! i love your content
@maffiozo12345 Жыл бұрын
Go to the DMM factory in Wales and 'borrow' some of their carabiner blanks for reference
@slightlyagricultural Жыл бұрын
Was also going to suggest Alec try to get into the factory in Llanberis - I had the tour many years ago and it's a fascinating place. They're fairly media savvy so might be up for it? Pretty sure they have the test rigs to put this though its paces and compare the results against their own kit.
@SabertoothDeathmouse Жыл бұрын
The irony of the lathe breaking after maintenance, just after the last video had Jamie making fun of Alec for having a broken lathe caused by bad maintenance
@rileyemerson Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t help but notice that when he was talking out the different kinds of carabiners he left out the most important one, the magnetron
@xx_faded_bacon_xx9112 Жыл бұрын
If this project is a success, would you ever consider selling these. A Damascus carabiner is something I’d love to own and it would be a huge flex!
@thebeardeddove Жыл бұрын
Having been to DDM's factory and seen how carabiners are made, I am very excited to see how you make it without a giant press
@jayspencer66 Жыл бұрын
I am a Firefighter and use 'biners' a lot. Always wondered the exact mechanics behind how they worked, thank you for the illumination.
@PPedroFernandes Жыл бұрын
Alec and Damascus, name a more iconic duo
@matthewwilson9749 Жыл бұрын
Slag coming off of the billet is one of the most satisfying things
@BraxxJuventa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Alec. 👍😁
@Flying0Dismount Жыл бұрын
Remember the carabiners are not just rated for tensile strength but also for shock loading ie, if you fall. Therefore make sure you heat treat the carabiner and not leave it in the soft state otherwise a fall will likely just bend it back open.. The gate in the carabiner is also responsible not just for keeping the ropes inside, but also contributes to the strength of the carabiner (which is why they have two specified strength ratings: one for gate open and one for gate closed). The shape of the carabiner is also designed to work with the gate, so I'd try to make the shape as accurate as possible... But it's your life....
@patrickvaugn897 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a demonstration of kerosene an oxidation inhibitor for forge welding. Its supposed to burn off in the forge leaving the steel coated in carbon suet
@ryangross5446 Жыл бұрын
Yess. The rock climber in me never knew i needed this video
@miguelangelmartinezgarcia9682 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Spain, so for that, I'll write in Spanish, you can translate this. Los mosquetones se clasifican por su forma. Cada tipo de mosquetón se usa para una determinada maniobra según su forma: HMS nudo dinámico, ovalado para poleas y polipastos, segmento K para vía ferrata, mosquetones de escalada para chapar rápido.
@ThomasKiehl Жыл бұрын
I know this is part 1 of a new project, by my vote for the next one is a fancy damascus Whirly-pop stovetop popcorn maker.
@FixitFred Жыл бұрын
You should contact the UK based DMM Wales Climbing equipment company and have them torture test it. Also a factory tour of their foundry would be amazing to see
@chaintheguardien Жыл бұрын
dye penetrant test. make sure there are no micro cracks if you are going to test this even just climbing your workshop wall
@anonymous-jo3dl Жыл бұрын
I love your project 😍 can't wait to see next part, Alec ❤️ from 🇧🇩
@elliott8385 Жыл бұрын
the absolute unhinged energy in the last few vids is really giving me life
@michaelcherokee8906 Жыл бұрын
There's something so entertaining about hearing people who you never hear swearing being bleeped when they pick up something hot.
@elementalist1984 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 2
@aaron_r6611 Жыл бұрын
I'm interested whether or not it'll be strong enough, either way it'll look cool
@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God Bless.
@Fiachrakelly201117 күн бұрын
4:55 two stones with one bird😂
@justicejyles4013 Жыл бұрын
Love the Videos.
@BriceWilson Жыл бұрын
Super fun build idea.
@mrstijntje Жыл бұрын
7:33 DUUUDE sick tunes!
@greggwllms Жыл бұрын
I know the chances are slim but if you guys are ever in Texas and want to do some caving let me know!
@patchvonbraun Жыл бұрын
Jamie's impression of you was nothing short of brilliant, all things considered. I just finished taking a "working at heights" course. Home-made carabiners? Yeah, not gonna happen on a job site, that's for sure ;)
@rubenromero2241 Жыл бұрын
you should send it to HOW NOT TO HIGHLINE after its done so they can rate its strength! they have all kinds of tests
@Madmaddieiscraycray Жыл бұрын
Surely the prayer to the delamination gods should end, 'Lamin'
@airuiz2 Жыл бұрын
@alec knows how to" kill two stones with one bird" 5:05 confirms it lol 😆 😄 🤣. Nice job on this project!
@robertmathurin739 Жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣😂🇱🇨👍🏼♥️
@TimothyHall13 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!
@shadowofchaos8932 Жыл бұрын
Part 12, still working on the springs.
@jbprospector3638 Жыл бұрын
Cool, can't wait to see the out come. Thank you for sharing ☺️👍
@Heaffey1 Жыл бұрын
i dont care about cars but i love top gear. similar to the 3 years ive been watching you. its the fun u have with will/jamie MORE! (take a poll to see what people are watching for)
@Ludix147 Жыл бұрын
You should send this to that KZbin channel that tests climbing gear when you're done!
@Ian-te9io Жыл бұрын
I really like watching your videos ! It's a shame there won't be anymore after you try using this karabiner in the real world. ,😁
@TheAverageDutchman Жыл бұрын
0:44 You'd think after all this time Alex would remember the number 1 rule in a forge: ALL steel is hot!
@clifbradley Жыл бұрын
I like the other Alec from last episode. Hilarious. Also, isn't that called spelunking and not 'caving'? Caving is what you do when your wife asks you to go shopping with her and pouts about it until you go.
@DaFirebird Жыл бұрын
British people call it caving
@B0LSHY Жыл бұрын
HowNotTo is a channel that would love to actually test the strength of this carabiner. For science!!
@Grethko Жыл бұрын
As a climbing guide, came in sceptical, but looks like you're doing the due diligence. Can't wait to see part two
@JC-ck4wk Жыл бұрын
Professional Tree climber here, I use these bad boys every day! Pretty excited for this build series!
@BassMatt1972 Жыл бұрын
@Alec Steele as carabiniers are "load rated", how does "load rating" work, and how do they "guarantee" the quality and strength of rigging stuff like that? Any ideas? How does "steel hardness" get affected while forging? Is there a secret or some test while forging as to how hard your steel is?
@JordanSmith-fg6if Жыл бұрын
Alec, love the videos on this channel but we need more PSA videos. I am also involved I. The sport as a handler and certified decoy and look forward to meeting you at an event one day.
@christopherblake3190 Жыл бұрын
This guy needs to reach out to How not to, a climbing channel that tests gear. Id love to see these on the droptower
@TheDartsReferee Жыл бұрын
Hi Alec, could you make a video making a set of Damascus darts? I think they would look super cool etched. If you did, I’d love to do a video trying to hit a 180 with them on my channel. Really enjoy your videos 👌🎯
@OperationDarkside Жыл бұрын
I'm not enterly sure, why Alec doesn't use a pipe-like jig to twist damascus rods. What I imagine is: A thick walled pipe with an "arm" welded to one side, so it can be attached to a vice or the table. For bonus points attach the pipe with bolts for different diameter pipes and flare out one end of the pipe to make damascus insertion less stressful. If you want to keep the damascus hot for longer, drill holes into the pipe and point a torch at it. So unless an uneven twist is desired, this should provide a more reliable solution and shorten the time between heating and twisting.
@CoBy_CoBy-97 Жыл бұрын
Send them to how not to they test climbing gear would be fun to see how well yours hold up when you are done