Completely off the topic of the video. My grandfather used to use beeswax to stop leather pulley belts from squeaking. He told me he had a stick with a square box on the end to put the block of beeswax in and then he'd go around to the machines and place the block of beeswax onto the tensioner pulley why the machine was running allowing it to spin spreading and even coding of wax on the pulley. But only if the tensioner pulley was on the opposite side of the belt of the Maine/ drive.
I always felt that the mutual apprenticeship that you and Alec had brought into relief the difference between blacksmithing and bladesmithing. He was a more experienced blacksmith, and you were a more experienced bladesmith. This part of this project definitely falls into the more blacksmithing side of things in terms of the techniques required, and it's plain to see that you've continued to improve by leaps and bounds in the last few years!
As a jeweller I never understood why blade and blacksmiths hated filing. I played with steel for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was awful. I offer my heartfelt condolences for your files and patience
im a blacksmith/bladesmith and recently traded workshops with a master goldsmith. Such fun and a great experience to explore the similarities and differences between the metals. He was also appalled with the slowness of filing and especially the hand sanding! Huge respect for your craft too! I should add we made some mokume gane at hsi workshop and great to see the similar techniques across both disciplines!
There's so much that each discipline can learn from eachother! I'd love to try a full day in a blacksmith's workshop, it seems so interesting and fun. Mokume Gane is very cool stuff! I've often thought about trying proper pattern welding techniques to it, I might just have to try sooner rather than later
@@gabrielcairns7050 Good mental preparation for filing/grinding at metal work is very important. If i have to grind, file or sand something and i know it will take me a lot of time, i try to treat it as an opportunity for hmm... meditation? If the job is quiet - filing/sanding, i also listen to audiobooks. That helps a lot :D Especially when your thinking process on what you are doing is done - not much room for a mistake with mechanical, repetitive movements that you already planned, marked and prepared. So making that brain busy with an audiobook is wonderful.
You probably wouldn't like aluminum bronze that I work with then. The stuff is ridiculously hard. I cast 35 and 50 mm wide by 3mm hearts out of it. Sand and polish to a mirror, then acid etch. The alloy I use comes out with a beautiful iridescent crystal pattern. It's really pretty but it takes quite a bit of hand sanding. I've made keepsakes for people with some of the hearts. Leave it shiny and etch a name onto it. It's almost relaxing for me to sit and sand them.
damn you guys are top level at this stuff, so many beautiful shots so thoughtfully put together. the craftsmanship and presentation polished, loving your work
So glad you started this project! I've been waiting for the time when you start forging again. One of my favorite videos is the one you built the Damascus screwdriver. Keep it up 😁🫡
13:38 I love this look of "Am I really putting THIS much effort into a Marshmallow Toaster?" Always fun when someone's doing an absurd project when they just take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of what they're doing.
Just a note, that the silent section around the fourteen minute mark? Really, really awesome. Don't know why, but it really drew me in. Nice editing all the way around.
Will, I gotta tell you, young man. Your growing skill set is amazing to me. Working that piece and forging it down to the point you did is some EXCELLENT work. And because I'm a dad and can't resist, I'm going to recommend you keep that finished tool in your truck when you're driving. That way you'll always be at a fork in the road. (Help, I've fallen and can't reach my good jokes!)
You're an absolute wizard, Will 😲 forming a block of steel into that with heat and hammers with no grinding, cutting or welding is just mind boggling! (Yeah, forge welding and hot cutting, I now - that just makes it even more impressive)
Me thinks the toasting fork guard shape resembles what Will saw when he was looking in the mirror at the semblance of the moustache that he's trying to grow. I also struggle with design problems and sometimes look to other resources to draw inspiration. In this case, Will has pulled off an elegant design but in the back of his mind he must be worried that growing a moustache as modelled by Bud Abbott, Errol Flynn, David Niven, Clark Gable, and Don Ameche leads to its own design problems particularly when Hulk Hogan moustaches come back in fashion. You need so much more steel! Only a small tease for a huge talent. Sorry for the leg pull, but the workmanship is exquisite - can't wait for the finished product and moustache.
Hi Will, I see you are using torx screws. I had an idea, feel free to discard it if you think it is silly. You could make very interesting looking damascus steel chicago screws for one your builds. You have shown a pantograph in one of your previous videos. I remember seeing another youtuber Stefan Gotteswinter using an pantograph engraving machine for such odd jobs (he argues that for small quantities, a pantograph and a pattern is very efficient and precise).
The moment in this video that every single maker of anything around the world understands in any language at any point in all of history: "It's gonna be easy! Aaand I just jinxed myself..." **narrows eyes and looks slightly bothered** 😂😂
I would buy one of these, but definitely would want to reduce the price for myself with it not being Damascus, and maybe different handle material [don't know how expensive a tusk handle costs compared]. Love the design though!
Man you are so gentle with your hammers, I'd almost say too gentle. What are those 3inch swings lol. Can't deny the outcome though. Looking good brother.
But did you do a marshmallow test. Is the spacing sufficient that two marshmallows can be roasted at the same time evenly or will they be too close together that you will get an uneven marshmallow roast. These are the questions of the universe. Great Vid!
I think the tines for the roaster should be spread out more or thinner so you can roast 2 large mallows on it at the same time easily. I guess we'll see how it all pans out
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that segway was pretty flawless...
COVERING YOUR JAWS? 😂😂😂😂
Are you FACTORing in marshmallows for dessert?
Completely off the topic of the video. My grandfather used to use beeswax to stop leather pulley belts from squeaking. He told me he had a stick with a square box on the end to put the block of beeswax in and then he'd go around to the machines and place the block of beeswax onto the tensioner pulley why the machine was running allowing it to spin spreading and even coding of wax on the pulley. But only if the tensioner pulley was on the opposite side of the belt of the Maine/ drive.
I always felt that the mutual apprenticeship that you and Alec had brought into relief the difference between blacksmithing and bladesmithing. He was a more experienced blacksmith, and you were a more experienced bladesmith.
This part of this project definitely falls into the more blacksmithing side of things in terms of the techniques required, and it's plain to see that you've continued to improve by leaps and bounds in the last few years!
As a jeweller I never understood why blade and blacksmiths hated filing. I played with steel for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was awful. I offer my heartfelt condolences for your files and patience
im a blacksmith/bladesmith and recently traded workshops with a master goldsmith. Such fun and a great experience to explore the similarities and differences between the metals. He was also appalled with the slowness of filing and especially the hand sanding! Huge respect for your craft too! I should add we made some mokume gane at hsi workshop and great to see the similar techniques across both disciplines!
There's so much that each discipline can learn from eachother! I'd love to try a full day in a blacksmith's workshop, it seems so interesting and fun. Mokume Gane is very cool stuff! I've often thought about trying proper pattern welding techniques to it, I might just have to try sooner rather than later
@@gabrielcairns7050 Good mental preparation for filing/grinding at metal work is very important. If i have to grind, file or sand something and i know it will take me a lot of time, i try to treat it as an opportunity for hmm... meditation? If the job is quiet - filing/sanding, i also listen to audiobooks. That helps a lot :D Especially when your thinking process on what you are doing is done - not much room for a mistake with mechanical, repetitive movements that you already planned, marked and prepared. So making that brain busy with an audiobook is wonderful.
You probably wouldn't like aluminum bronze that I work with then. The stuff is ridiculously hard. I cast 35 and 50 mm wide by 3mm hearts out of it. Sand and polish to a mirror, then acid etch. The alloy I use comes out with a beautiful iridescent crystal pattern. It's really pretty but it takes quite a bit of hand sanding. I've made keepsakes for people with some of the hearts. Leave it shiny and etch a name onto it. It's almost relaxing for me to sit and sand them.
@@keithyinger3326try knife steel man!
Happy to see the Boudry working after all the time you’ve spent getting repaired and refurbished!
damn you guys are top level at this stuff, so many beautiful shots so thoughtfully put together. the craftsmanship and presentation polished, loving your work
Perhaps shaft rather than blade? Great work as always Will. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you started this project! I've been waiting for the time when you start forging again. One of my favorite videos is the one you built the Damascus screwdriver. Keep it up 😁🫡
OH NOOO THE MEATBALL PINCH!!! OUCH!!! great work Will.
Sir William Stelter, you should also make the worlds finest tool set, or just damascus, for a fireplace to go along with that marshmallow cooker!
Hear, Hear, I doth second this motion!
This is very cool. That pinch looked pretty painful lol
Man... that thing is wild! Awesome and entertaining work as always sir!
13:38 I love this look of "Am I really putting THIS much effort into a Marshmallow Toaster?"
Always fun when someone's doing an absurd project when they just take a moment to reflect on the absurdity of what they're doing.
Hey. gotta say, your videography and editing is fantastic. love them closeup shots. the project is also awesome!!
"The reason we call it forging is because... we are using the forge" wise words from a wiser man that got wisest
The world's nicest marshmallow roaster is down the street from me. This sweet grandma also makes the nicest grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever eaten.
Will Stelter, master of the stretch. Always humorous to see the way you reach for those sponsor integrations.
This is some mighty fine crafting Mr. Stelter. Congratulations on a magnificent piece.
Gives me a medieval/lord of the rings kinda feel. Love your style
Very satisfying to watch this one.
Call it the "Shaft" Can you dig it...
"badabadum, badabadum, badabadum bum"
This is awesome. Really a show of various techniques. Nice job.
This is so dumb and awesome, it clears the threshold for brilliance easily. 😂
You can use the tips the guard to hold a couple spare 'mallows too, good thinking lol
That mammoth ivory is beautiful! Nice work Will!
Can't wait to see it finished
Why not make a recurve bow? I think it would be a fine challenge for you. Keep up the awesome work!
It was awesome to see you forge that, Will! Showing some hard-earned skill for sure!
That looks amazing love to see it finished!
For pancakes, remember one, one, one, one. One egg, one cup self raising flour, one cup milk, one bit of melted butter, one bit of sugar
I counted at least 3 vises. Reed 108, prentiss 22/23? , and a heuer I think. How about a tour of all the shop vises?
Just a note, that the silent section around the fourteen minute mark? Really, really awesome. Don't know why, but it really drew me in. Nice editing all the way around.
So happy to see how well the Beaudry is working after your hard work
Congrats on this build for getting the Best of Everything Else!
this is one of the cooler videos you've made! wod love to see more along the armorer vein!
That is a ton of work! That being said... That's definately the most awesome roaster fork I've ever seen! Nice work!
Next up the nicest set of forks, tongs and spatula for the grill. Love watching you work and awesome mallow toasting forks.
Great video!
Will, I gotta tell you, young man. Your growing skill set is amazing to me. Working that piece and forging it down to the point you did is some EXCELLENT work.
And because I'm a dad and can't resist, I'm going to recommend you keep that finished tool in your truck when you're driving. That way you'll always be at a fork in the road. (Help, I've fallen and can't reach my good jokes!)
As summer is coming a BBQ tool set with a steak knife would be cool to add to the mallow maker
You're an absolute wizard, Will 😲 forming a block of steel into that with heat and hammers with no grinding, cutting or welding is just mind boggling! (Yeah, forge welding and hot cutting, I now - that just makes it even more impressive)
Beautifully forged Will
0:13 This is the worlds nicest marshmallow roasting fork ... tribute
This is amazing, you are becoming a true master man
Great show, cool fork👍
If the bit between the guard and the fork is like a blade, but not sharp, I would call that a ricasso😉
Pretty fancy! Can't wait to see it finished.
Still it's looking good Will!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up💙💛
That is probably some of the best hand forging I have ever watched. Very cool
That looks wonderful. I know it’s hard to stay clean, but you have some dirt on your lip. Lol
Such a cool Video! I like your explanation and the editing is sweet 👌🏼
Well done looking good
Glad to see you forging something and not just all about the money like some ginger blacksmiths from the UK
Nice sounds in this one! The lack of music is so soothing!
Man I would love to get the chance to try out the Boudry power hammer and make a blade with you and that's going to be an awesome marshmallow roster
Great video, and thank you for the sounds of the shop! Great job, Will!
Finaly back. Have been waiting for what feels like forever. Keep up the good content. Also what a uniqe idea, love it.
I have seen a 1000 bowie knife videos and 500 sword videos but only one marshmallow roaster. I am looking forward to more oddities like this.
I'm glad this isn't cut into 21 parts 😅
great job the power hammer look very nice!!
Amazeballs. Can't wait to see the final product.
Me thinks the toasting fork guard shape resembles what Will saw when he was looking in the mirror at the semblance of the moustache that he's trying to grow. I also struggle with design problems and sometimes look to other resources to draw inspiration. In this case, Will has pulled off an elegant design but in the back of his mind he must be worried that growing a moustache as modelled by Bud Abbott, Errol Flynn, David Niven, Clark Gable, and Don Ameche leads to its own design problems particularly when Hulk Hogan moustaches come back in fashion. You need so much more steel! Only a small tease for a huge talent. Sorry for the leg pull, but the workmanship is exquisite - can't wait for the finished product and moustache.
Hola crap man! What an awesome piece of forging. Great job. Thanks for the content.
OMG! And I just go cut a forked stick. That's going to be a beautiful piece to pass down for generations. Yes, it is!
What an amazing video. Great shots, love the sounds. And what an amazing silly idea, I LOVE IT!
Second thing on a drawing looks like a fancy adult toy
Nice job. Cool idea. I can't wait to see it done
ah the song of the needle descaler. what a pleasant chorus.
Love the work man! Glad you did something different then most smith's!
Cool to see you forging again 👍
This man's segue game is on point.
Fossilised marshmallow handle scales are siiick
Sword + Fork = Swork.
I dont thonk Dwarfs had a grinder😂 but they had the ability, well done Will.
The super s'mores marshmallow toaster. Always love to see uploads here!
I like the audio-video fade-transition, one step leading into the work. Really nice and engaging
Thanks for filming Will. 👍😁
Marshmallow handles, genius, but let's hope no one will try to bite them.
You've come a long way. Looks good.
Hi Will, I see you are using torx screws. I had an idea, feel free to discard it if you think it is silly. You could make very interesting looking damascus steel chicago screws for one your builds. You have shown a pantograph in one of your previous videos. I remember seeing another youtuber Stefan Gotteswinter using an pantograph engraving machine for such odd jobs (he argues that for small quantities, a pantograph and a pattern is very efficient and precise).
Cant wait to see this at bladeshow!!
Cool project. Also your arms are looking big man. Keep doing what youre doin in the gym.
*heats up marshmallows then quenches them*, Awesome idea! Love the videos!
It looks like that power hammer is so much easier to use since you fixed it.
I appreciate the extra niche'ness of it. It's extra bespoke and I want one
Great work on the audio. Love that you showed the grinding but spared us from having to hear it.
The moment in this video that every single maker of anything around the world understands in any language at any point in all of history:
"It's gonna be easy! Aaand I just jinxed myself..." **narrows eyes and looks slightly bothered**
😂😂
Awesome forging project! Looks great dude
I LOVE this!! I made a single marshmallow poker, but am loving your design! My 2.0 version will definitely be more sword like!!
The transitions to the ads *chefs kiss*
Looking forward to the next episode of the Excalibur of S"mores
I would buy one of these, but definitely would want to reduce the price for myself with it not being Damascus, and maybe different handle material [don't know how expensive a tusk handle costs compared]. Love the design though!
As a person who loves camping, let me say that i would love to have such a marsh mellow fork
Man you are so gentle with your hammers, I'd almost say too gentle. What are those 3inch swings lol. Can't deny the outcome though. Looking good brother.
I really enjoyed this editing style.👍
Will, why do you use the angle grinder to remove scale rather than a belt grinder?
The forge asmr made me fall alseep halfway through this lol I could listen to that all day
But did you do a marshmallow test. Is the spacing sufficient that two marshmallows can be roasted at the same time evenly or will they be too close together that you will get an uneven marshmallow roast. These are the questions of the universe. Great Vid!
Our little Will is finally becoming a man. He finally has to start shaving. They always grow up so fast.
I think the tines for the roaster should be spread out more or thinner so you can roast 2 large mallows on it at the same time easily. I guess we'll see how it all pans out
There’s still loads of grinding work to be done so they will be
Forging on a blacksmithing channel what a concept.
Great work as usual Will, the handle material is awesome, where do you sauce that from?
"The reason why it's called forging is because... uh...uh...we're using a forge." lmao