Making the Pear of Anguish!

[@AlecSteele]

I think the Pear of Dispair is a more fitting name, oh well. 🤖 Install Mech Arena for FREE here ✅ clik.cc/4GFIV and get a special starter pack to help kickstart your game! ⭐

[@ferguslloyd9882]

r u sure it goes in the mouth

[@dannin1278]

How about avocado of anguish

[@davidblalock9945]

Just because 12 people want you do make medieval torture devices, doesn’t mean its a good idea.

[@ARParanormal]

I find it so funny that i started following you from when you you were in a very small room making daggers and what not 😂

[@alessandrorighetti21]

More tutorials please they really help

[@Pay-No-Mind]

Yes....Mouth, lmao Good thing about the Pear Of Anguish, is it's a multi orifice device ! what a sales pitch.

[@RedDeerSwanie]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought, "kinky."

[@lordpablo1985]

@@RedDeerSwanie anything is a dildo if you're brave enough

[@RedRingOfDead]

@@RedDeerSwanie same bro, same.

[@ardencassie5150]

Looks like a cbt device to me…

[@Maxx_XIII]

They have inflatable plugs that are pumped with a squeezable bulb that works essentially like the pear of anguish, where the plug blows up like a balloon. Women in x-rated videos put them in their [retracted] and sometimes in their [Oh dear Lord!]'s. You know, for goofs and gaffs.

[@JDSel-eg3tf]

Idk what’s more scary: the fact he’s making a torture device, or that he’s using red dykem

[@MrGoesBoom]

the red just seems fitting though

[@leadingseamanphilbillingto100]

@@MrGoesBoom red dykem only fits in the bin.

[@EdwinWiles]

Definitely the Red Dykum. *That* signals a sea change in this channel's future.

[@firebird8600]

Red dykem???? Oh, goodness... I should stop reading comments while the ads play, I'm already horrified now.

[@vriskie]

idk anything about metalworking, what is that and whats the issue with it?

[@relaxunwind4971]

Sticking with the theme, make a guillotine! Nice big heavy blade, release mechanisms for a bit of engineering, frame could be wood or steel depending on what you want to use.

[@morgannoit46168]

He could make it tiny to cus fruit or veggies in half like apples if that makes sense

[@carlriley9061]

Cheese guillotine

[@justinsniffen9491]

Yessss this would be cool!

[@bman296]

UK would probably think Alec is starting a retribution

[@andrewjblackstone]

Jimmy Diresta made one for cutting burritos. Very practical.

[@dnservice]

I would like to see you make a miniature steam engine that runs a miniature power hammer!

[@codydegroot6103]

Yes this omg

[@LindzieBurns]

I'm upset with whoever named it "Pear of Anguish", when "Pear of Despair" is right there for the taking

[@alexthesaxguy]

Dispear

[@birubu]

@@alexthesaxguy Di-spear

[@StrangeTerror]

@@alexthesaxguy lol we would spell despair differently by now if they had gone with it.

[@kingarthur7051]

@@birubu disappear

[@fancyshmancy3053]

Is it ripe for the picking

[@jaybroach980]

Awesome build. You know there's something I've always wondered if you would be able to do. Have you ever attempted to forge a flintlock pistol from barrel to action and everything? Like a historically accurate forged flintlock pistol? I think that'd be cool if you could.

[@ninus17]

As much as i would love to see it. Im not sure it is legal to make firearms in England. So if he does it needs to be in the Montana shop

[@jaybroach980]

@@ninus17 that's a fair point I didn't think about that.

[@Heksu99]

@@ninus17 Obviously he did it in Mexico, err in Montana. Not in England for heaven's sake

[@norwegain_dude1434]

Wait is he’s actually in Montana?beacause in the US a black powder gun dosent count as a firearm, so their totally legal to build.

[@jaybroach980]

I dont think he's in Montana anymore. I seem to recall a video of him saying he moved back to uk...what about his apprentice he had here in the US for awhile? Could be an interesting challenge for him since he doesn't have to operate under UK law since he's here in the US.

[@headstrong_warrior]

I request a working Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch! It would be the best of alot of elements. Jewel work, Removable pin, hollowed out, and explosive!

[@andrewcappiello5585]

Needs the return of John Lovell....

[@dragonwing4ever]

tis but a scratch

[@Maxx_XIII]

"'Oh Lord! Bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayest blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy.' And the Lord did grin."

[@10Neon]

The consecration sounds tricky though

[@jong9992]

@@Maxx_XIII "And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chulapas."

[@Mrartwist]

I would be very curious to see an episode from this "old tools making" serie with you using historically acurate methods of forging ^^

[@GertjanOudeLohuis]

Finally a useful application for all those years of practicing forging leafs, and what does he do? He cuts them out!?

[@jurekovacic1739]

Time saving. He has many projects and is on a schedule.

[@tannertrachsel1216]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@frankierzucekjr]

I love these little builds, the more intricate the better. It's fun watching the process and the different tools. The comedy makes the videos that much better. Imo

[@photodave219]

You might have a future in designing and building artisanal wares aimed at a segment of the adult community.

[@lordcommissarspartan]

That one video of the guy making that huge ass sounding rod lol

[@pipisugbo]

His booth at Ren Fair is going to be very popular with the ladies 🤣

[@tjboylan20]

Many do there’s one smith I follow on tic tok for the past 6 months that’s all he’s been getting is request for toys for women

[@advanceringnewholder]

artisANAL. Is that intentional pun or happy little accident?

[@WanderingDad]

I'm afraid this might be the "segment of the adult community" that have several bodies buried in their basement.

[@natemandoo]

I was almost sad when I saw you using the mill, tap and die. I would have done exactly what you would have, using the tools we have today. Makes me really appreciate the skill and craftsmanship of ancient blacksmiths.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

You know, the 'pear of anguish' is excellent when you need to work with pvc tubing and flex tubing (flexible conduit). I use something similar when I'm working with flex tubing for wiring signs, just a little butane lighter and expand it from inside, than it'll fit right on to another piece and be water tight. They're handier than you'd think.

[@SamuraiPipotchi]

I was going to suggest testing it on an inanimate subject - PVC might be a good candidate for it

[@chainreaction8977]

Still doesn't explain your cellar, mate... .. .

[@wajeed7368]

We call them fanny stretchers

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

The Pear of PVC Pair-ing

[@charmio]

Great idea! I genuinely need to get one of these to stretch my heatshrink tubing for when it's just a hair too small (a weekly occurrence for me).

[@bjrn-oskarrnning2740]

Hey Alec, another creator I follow, W&M Levsha, recently made a video about a drill press add-on especially made for tiny drill bits, which I think you might find interesting (considering you broke one here). It eliminates/reduces wobble and enables more sensitive hand feeding so you're less likely to break tiny taps and drills. Cheers!

[@JessieTrinket]

It's only a matter of time before Alec makes an Iron Maiden.

[@jenksify]

Definitely a multi episode build but yes an Iron Maiden.

[@lauchsalat2998]

I hope he does a Metallica, as well

[@andrewcappiello5585]

Needs a demonstration on one of those clear torsos with the organs etc.

[@georgekirkaldie5603]

Put them in the iron maiden. Iron Maiden? Excellent!

[@Bozzz71]

@@georgekirkaldie5603 EXECUTE THEM!

[@ronwingrove683]

I'll lay 15:1 odds the only reason Alec made this was to make a "it's gone pear=shaped!" pun.

[@Gary-NB]

It would be great to see you make wrought iron gates for the new house. 👍🏻

[@giggityguy]

I'm honestly surprised to hear that you'll be back in Montana after putting so much work into your house in England, but I'm not complaining! It will be fun to see you go back and forth, though probably a bit rough on your internal clock

[@PogyForge]

Next time on Alec Steel we forge a chastity belt 🤣

[@Ben-Carr]

They gave women UTI's a lot.

[@vittorioballeriocastoldi6171]

That’s a Victorian fake

[@Jerdboy69]

Make an amazing set of cutlery. I've always wanted to see your attempt at some ornate knives, forks and spoons.

[@procrastinathid]

I hear the Shamshir is a particularly torturous device :)

[@lp-xl9ld]

I must admit; I wondered if someone was going to bring that up...

[@darraghobrien1028]

Yeah only for torturing Alec though

[@sonofgod2405]

@@darraghobrien1028 hahaha

[@fullonaudio]

Yes!!!!

[@edi9892]

That's just a saber, though he'd probably go nuts, if he had to do the flamed blade version...

[@khaosandlightliberation1980]

The one you made is absolutely gorgeous 🖤 it was amazing to see the bottom of it and see it open as well, you only see pictures of it closed online/on KZbin really. Which is sad- it’s spectacular

[@pblm6772]

Oh god next he’s going to make an Iron Maiden

[@mwcoleburn]

Excellent!

[@potato21206]

I was about to say that

[@thany3]

Which is not a medieval torture device, mind you...

[@philip5463]

@@thany3 so what?

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Agreed

[@aserta]

I've seen one made, and you skipped one step, which was to make a positive form (metal) that you use to set the petals and shape them against. Makes it much more easier (with any rounded, petal type forging). Source: i spent a few weeks with a German smith as he was making a few "torture" devices for a museum's exhibition.

[@douglasparkinson4123]

wasn't that museum of torture in spain was it? apparently that place has an 18+ exhibition with some... 18+ torture devices.

[@gibsonlespaul023]

I was told they used to insert the pair of dispair somewhere else. Some where potentially more painful 😂 maybe my teacher was just thinking too creatively 😂

[@SkankbumJerry]

OUCH

[@alexplatt3972]

Your teacher was sadly correct, I mean just look at the shape. 😖

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

Seriously deranged ancestors in my opinion! Torture fails to get reliable information, unless drugs are introduced.

[@timperman9883]

Alec is just want to keep getting that youtube money. You teacher is very correct

[@jeffschell9185]

That is correct and the bottom tips of the pear were generally much sharper/pointier. It was an effective way to get witches and other heretics to confess their sins.

[@ping170]

This heart shaped handle makes it look so kind and cute at last :P

[@crit_tv]

Alec: “Comment down below what medical instrument you would like me to make for the next video” Comment section: *in a sinister voice* “Make a torture device” Alec: “WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? Ok!”

[@Sirjake195]

So a recorder then?

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

The bagpipes?

[@Merennulli]

I believe it was a medical instrument, not musical. (Though, that may just be auto-correct messing with you.)

[@youkofoxy]

Poor innocent souls. They don't know how much of a torture a orthopaedic something is.

[@Isenmouthe]

He didn't realise what flood gate he opened 😈 *maniacal laughter*

[@angrydingus5256]

I gotta say, its nice to see a guy wearing all the proper PPE and safety gear working on these projects. I know it can be cumbersome and can even mess with your sight, but it's worthwhile in the end.

[@elrobbo6]

Thanks for bringing us along for the journey of you making your wife's Christmas present. She will love it i'm sure.

[@riftalope]

I had a D&D villain (One of many little Caligulas) that had an Agony Pear on a rod that he would gesture and menace people with. It ratcheted open when one chain was pulled, and closed with the other. There was a violent interrogation, or failed minion that got it shoved inside of, or something lopped off, every other day of open court. One of the worst things about that "rod of pain" was that it went "A to M" and victim to victim unwashed.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

To think all the tools you used to build this and they didn't have them. Amazing what they could do and amazing what you have done too. Projects like this help hone your skills.

[@dannin1278]

0:21 yes... Their mouth and no where else.

[@msfelicat]

i just LOVE how an instrument as horrible like that, has a heart-shaped grip...

[@rentregagnant]

As you have so much to do with grinders in their many forms, perhaps a chastity belt is in order...

[@nicholaspatrick7095]

I have a really good medieval torture device for you Alec. It's and early European Iron Maiden. Renditions were said to be found in Spartan era, but that was damn near 200 B.C.. Other renditions were found across Europe in various locations and are now displayed in European museums to this day. Great piece! Hope to see you in America soon!

[@thomasdavis4771]

My goodness well done! I have a suggestion as to what to do with the "pear" now that it is done (and very well btw). I would donate it to a museum many exhibits are cunning replicas like yours.

[@SlavicMoose]

All those pear puns. Always great to see the fruits of your labor!

[@Thundermuffin93]

Montanaaaaa!!!!! Woohoo. I mean you and Mrs Steele own a place in the UK now, but by George it will be fun to see what you get up to there. Also, this was impressive Alec! Great build.

[@louwclaassens4988]

As always, a very cool build. You should start making a variety of medieval actual and fantasy torture devices for sale on your site. I think there is a big market out there.

[@EightOneGulf]

I do question the legality of selling torture devices :p

[@emuhlbauer1190]

Me: oh, Alec made a video Sees video title: oh no

[@nameless5548]

11 seconds u came by..

[@AusMetaller]

Hey Alec when cutting small bits on the drop saw put a welding magnet on it or just any magnet really but big enough to stop it flying off or getting jammed..

[@Capthowdy098]

Ohh yes The Pear of Anguish or I think it was also referred to as The Choke Pear. However, it did have "multiple" uses 😬

[@stilllife8]

In the other context it was also known as the "pope's pear." For no reason of course, it's not like Popes are well known for loving to bugger people.

[@Capthowdy098]

@@stilllife8 I did not know that ... thank you 😊

[@reh3dzone]

Nothing expresses this terrifying device better than the look on Alec's face at 11:03.

[@mitchelllee75]

Good job! The Lead Sprinkler torture device would be a good challenge for you I think. The metal work would not be too difficult but it is somewhat ornate and we would get a chance to see your artistry!

[@TheFriendOfLucifer]

What in tarnation are you planning, Alec? Torture devices? I think the blacksmithing market will be controlled by the Steele-Cartell soon...

[@donloughrey1615]

Great video ! Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@klh_io]

Didn’t the original just have a ball inside that pushed the leaves apart as it moved up? Although the complexity of this one makes it much more interesting :p

[@steveclark9488]

I watched 2 other video's of you making items and asked for this twice before it popped up on my page to be seen than you no not into torture devices but am into watching skilled craftsmen make really cool things ..Thank you

[@philipkroker]

How about something less diabolical and more cute? A plane spoon and a train spoon, for any future mini-steeles.

[@benjaminzirker7557]

Alec if its good you could make a few and sell them.

[@craftedbychris1721]

I'd love to see you make the main body armor piece of a spartan soldier, time for more armor making?!!

[@Sam_995]

I think the pear of anguish would work well with my job. I’m just going to use it on one British spy after I tell him evil plan

[@jessemorris744]

No Mr. Bond, I expect you to cry

[@leehenry1165]

Horrifying yet entertaining. Can’t wait to see you back in Montana!

[@andreasnijenhuis5735]

Awesome job! How about you do a miniature guillotine for the wee little fella (History of the World part 1-idea if I am correct)

[@ventisette.]

So you mean a guillotine for penises?

[@andreasnijenhuis5735]

@@ventisette. Well it could also be a cigar cutter of course

[@Padarom]

What is the reason you are hammering the petals on wood? Is it just to get a smoother curve because of the (comparatively) squishy contact face in relation to the anvil, or does it serve any other purposes?

[@danwasson1930]

First the tooth puller, now this. Is everything OK at home?

[@philgray4780]

Hi Alec, its great to see you use the skills that make you worth watching . I love to see you using all the tools in your shop and making stuff - any stuff . Great work , keep it coming

[@dallinhmic]

Alec Steele how often do you have to change out the cutting blade on your metal chop saw? I own the same one and have noticed that some of the teeth are chipped.

[@osquad1346]

I own a fab shop and use the Cold but saw day in and day out. They’re fine to run until they stop cutting. However I’ve noticed the surface finish of the cut gets worse as the blade wears.

[@bushratbeachbum]

TCT is sharpenable. Don't just change it, sharpen it.

[@zumbazumba1]

Hows your down feed hydraulic cylinder working? If there are leaks or air inside the line(it twitches instead lowering blade slowly ) or if you cant fine adjust it properly it will plunge the blade and cause tooth breaking . Maybe you should replace it or change the o rings and seals .

[@rogthepirate4593]

For your next projects, may I suggest some nice steel manacles, or maybe an iron maiden?

[@Noemad44]

Keeping on the theme of medieval torture, why don’t you make a thin and wicked sharp flaying knife to test your skills. it needs to be able to flay the skin right off of a pork flank

[@yourlifecure]

Would love to see you take on making an old style padlock

[@GaisaSanktejo]

Heh, I never expected to see a recreation of this kind of historical artifact...

[@benholmes7501]

Make a life size Iron Maiden. Good idea for a multi part series. 😃😃

[@Draskinn]

No! No, no, no, no! You need to get one of those ballistic gel heads with the skulls inside from like the Zombie Go Boom guys and show this thing being tested! We need to see this thing being tested! Please.

[@MrTanker6]

Loved the video. I was on the edge of my seat as you were removing the stuck nut. I was curious as to how you were going to remove it.

[@dannin1278]

Is everything going ok Alec? Do you need someone to talk to? Lol

[@MawoDuffer]

Those two t shaped pieces you milled were pretty similar. You could benefit from a stop tool that stays in place so you can place your parts against it in the vice. So that way you have repeatability in the left and right directions. If you can place the part in the vise the same, you can set zeros and go to the same zeros. I don’t mean to patronize you if you already know this. I’ve notice when you mill a slot, you do it with the endmill at full depth. If this is working out for you that may be alright. You just may have trouble with chips clearing out as you mill.

[@noahhansen8564]

I was thinking I was weird when I thought that this did not look like what he intended it to look like, but reading the rest of these comments shows me I wasn’t alone… I mean…a heart for a handle? Come on, you can’t not think of ‘other uses’.

[@ATG19534]

When you numbered the sides with the burr, I’m curious if it was 1, 2, 3, and 4 or 1, 2, 3, and zero.

[@Zelsius00]

Was just thinking about that. Instead of marking 1,2,3,4 ; just mark 1,2,3 and leave one blank. You know the saying, lazy people always find the easiest solutions!

[@byronservies4043]

What on earth would possess you to make such a horrific thing?

[@gizanked]

KZbin replies.

[@andrewcappiello5585]

We (the customer) told him to. We're great.

[@thatonenerd9911]

I love how he made the end a heart

[@Furrituga]

there was in portugal a kind of corkscrew eyeglasses during the witch hunt... I fixed the head and little by little, round and round, the corkscrew was turned!

[@brycebertran5634]

An arrow remover or a bullet screw would be an interesting build.

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

Also, the way he holds the device at 11:24 makes me think it's a medieval grenade.

[@Z0ber0]

Now that Alec has gotten into torture devices, he's secret torture dungeon needs a full size iron maiden!

[@hectorpilgaardgertz5377]

10:32 never heard Alec more exited

[@feelthepayne88]

Instant click.

[@undeadboyoexe6268]

I like how wr can see exactly what it looks like in the thumbnail but yet still there are so many people here, perhaps Alec is just that cool... I think that's it

[@andrewbergmann4193]

Inserted into someone’s mouth? I think they inserted it into the other end of the digestive tract.

[@Knezy-fb5vu]

I think it would be fun to see you make some old fashioned kitchen equipment

[@thegurem]

Make yourself some Damaskus glasses, atleast the frames. Some very detailed and finicky work there

[@fakjbf3129]

I really want to see you team up with Tod’s workshop, he can make a historically accurate version of a weapon and you can make a more modern interpretation!

[@przemekmarkiewicz2619]

I will pleasure to see you made a hand drill medival style like s shape with some exotick wood for handbars and a i dont know it is a torture device but it could be . Great effort and astonishing results! greetings from Poland!

[@rhaege3957]

Interesting series, try making a thumb screw next?

[@randygriffin4821]

Aww man. I watched the entire video just to see you test it. Don't you have a striker? 😆 Thanks. I enjoyed the video. 👍

[@DJlegionuk]

Perhaps a nice and easy set of thumb screws next ?

[@tombaldwin328]

At the end of the video, the realization set in...."Dude! That's not for JUST the mouth!...🤣🤣🤣

[@jondrud3742]

Thank you Alec 🤗I would love to see you make a bone saw 😊

[@EnraEnerato]

Got a nut to remove? Hex nut splitter! Preferably one that is open to the side, quite useful and nuts usually are worth less compared to the bolts.

[@henrik4740]

I just love the Eu truck sim soundtrack. 5:00

[@michaelleduc9469]

Iron strap chare Multi function you could also use in the shop

[@adamhorner3950]

Try making a Gong! (the instrument) They don't have to be made of expensive bronze or nickel-silver, stainless steel and titanium(especially) make wonderful Gongs!

[@Isenmouthe]

What will you be making next, Alex. A Scold's bridle? And just to change the subject; does your new house have a basement?

[@orionhendrix3672]

A Shamshir would be great . Never give up !

[@Ma_X64]

Your medieval electric driven milling machine seems to be perfectly save through all those centuries!

[@CFlaw4543]

How about a mini brazen bull? Bit of sheet work and welding 🙌🏻

[@markbirchenough7405]

I was inspired by this so went to the shop and bought a pear, and ate it. A very tasty torture as the juice dribbled down my chin, lovely stuff.

[@GPDIY]

That was a lot of fun to watch.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

Trepanning saw. You should make one and a silver insert and small hammer that would have been used to cover the hole made in the skull and stayed in place by having teeth on the edges that dug into the bone as you hammered it in. This wasn't some quakery tool either since wit allowed for the removal of fractured bone and blood clots in the area after a blow to the head and even had a success rate that was reasonable and much better than doing nothing. Archeologists have found human remains all the way back to the stone age that had healed skulls from the procedure, although the pre-bronze age ones did not use the silver plug that was later used to protect the hole.

[@Fr4mBo1S13r]

Just for your information, the pear of anguish has never been used as a torture tool. The only few sample found didn't have the strength to keep any human orifice opened. They were probably used as medical tool or for the shoes.

[@zumbazumba1]

Well modern stainless steel one's on ebay have plenty of strenght to keep exit orifice open . ..