HOW TO: Forge a Hammer with Only a Hand Hammer!
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The fact that he can give nearly flawless commentary while pounding on that billet it quite impressive!
Devon Weidauer exactly what i was thinking!
Devon Weidauer think about how much endurance he has
Seriously! No loss of breath or anything. This man is a beast!
I cant even do that with a 4lb(his is 7lb) hammer. Gotta take breaks lol.
Kid grew up with a hammer in his hand. I just hope his hands don’t hurt like mine do in 15-20 years
"You start off gently"
*SMACC*
Haha
Oh, market garden slaps
Yes!
😂
Fish slap
Here I am two years later after seeing his move to Montana in the US and seeing how far this young man has come. Now married, dog owner and a thriving business he built up with Will Stelter, an awesome blade smith and constantly showing old guys like me how life should be done.
I'm watching him back in the UK. Lol.
Yes being born into a family that can afford to pour money into his whims. Such a visionary.
@@jameshughes5722 Dude was working as a professional black smith since he was 13 (pretty sure) he apprenticed with someone and has been making and selling things the whole time. Maybe his parents helped him buy things here and there but he has done the vast majority on his own
"You start off gently"
Proceeds to deliver blows which cause earthquakes
i thought i was the only one.... im not alone.
People who have never done this type of work won't understand just how in shape you must be to swing that hammer and talk without being completely out of breathe. Always love your work.
Well I'm allready an athlete so I think I'll do fine when I start blacksmithing
From my experience, it's about technique more than athleticism
My arm might be killing during a long hammering session, but I have trouble breathing normally and can hold a conversation pretty easily while hammering.
finally a hammer video by one person without a power hammer!! thank you!!
This man IS a power hammer, though.
He has 2 lol
@@hiddenworldforge374 he sure does! He has two arms! The kid is a beast with a hammer,no doubt!!
How the F can you swing that hammer like that and speak like you are in a jacuzzi at the same time?
# the blonde man of steel
ovidiu gheorghe I noticed that to.... wtf?
more of ginger if you ask me
ovidiu gheorghe, I was thinking the same thing! He didn't miss a beat or a breath! Ah, to be young...
Look at it's name! Is genetic
Like walking through a park.
Love how you're able to speak so calmly about what to do while you're swinging a big hammer and forging! Great video
+Liam Donahue Thanks LIAM!
Alec Steele A TH-camr who responds to my comment two days in a row is one who's got a daily viewer in me for as long as the channel exists. Can't wait to see what fantastic piece you do next!
inspirational, You said you were looking for ideas. How about how to create a file? We use them all the time, even make things out of them but not make them ourselves.
I follow a few blacksmithing channels here on youtube, and I just want to say, Thank you, for explaining why you are doing what you are doing and the process you are working through. So many channels just show the work and don't really explain what they are doing. Your explanation of your process and great looking works made me subscribe to your channel.
These are the kind of videos I miss. The newer ones lack so much.
And every day videos. I forgot about that. Not anymore.
Alec I love your work . Remember where you came from. I still follow your work since you came across the sea. I will continue to follow your work and so much so I bought a shirt people ask me who you are . WORTH IT every time!
Steele by name and steel by nature, how else can he swing that 7 like he does. Thanks Alec, really enjoyed this.
“Start off gentle” *starts viciously banging steel*
Revisit this in Montana. This was when you were young and hungry. Make a new hammer Thor by hand, no fancy Bridgeport no Mr. Pilkington, but by hand with drifts. Alec I've been following you for years. this is worth it. I'm from America, but cheers mate.
Dude, look how far you've come in two years! Same guy, same positive attitude, same work ethic, but with miles more knowledge and an enormous shop in Montana. You have every right to be pleased with your work sir :)
Best tutorial ive seen in a long time. Such a gentleman also commending other craftsmen whilst pounding steel. Yeaaah
You make this old man smile. Your focus and enthusiasm are something to behold. Bless you young man. Keep doing what you are doing.
Going back to these old videos and looking back at the old shop brings back memories.
Its amazing to see how far you've come in 2 years
Nicely done Alec. I did my first few hammers entirely by hand after watching Brent Bailey's video doing the same. It's a heck of a lot of work!
Brave and very talented. Your concentration in Black smithy works is very interesting to see. I am very proud to say Black smithy Artisan. Thank you.
Thank you for such good explanations with each step, Alec. I never specifically understood why you strike the "high" side when forming the cheeks. You explained it perfectly in about 5 seconds. That's a sign of someone who truly has a Master's understanding. I look forward to learning more about you and Blacksmithing. Cheers!!
Hey Alec! Just started watching your videos and instantly subscribed. From you high energy charisma, to your video editing, to the quality of craft you're producing, I've become fascinated. I began watching how to make a forge on other channels and then yours came up and I want to thank you for the encouragement you bring every video for me to start working with metal. I look forward to learning more from you and seeing what you come up with.
One Love,
Ryan
these videos are very theraputic to me
the sounds of blacksmithing is asmr to me
He makes it look so easy. This man has some serious skill!
This video is how I learned how to make hammers. Thank you Alec!
Watching new videos in his return to the UK shop. Now seeing where he began.
Quality stuff man! You've inspired me to start forging!
To think this was only two years ago, miss this content !
Nice Hammer!.....You are the Elton John of Blacksmithing...A Rock Star!
A recommendation told to me by my local forge group, a member group of the Alabama Forge Council, have multiple punches of the same type (at least 2 per) so you can use one punch for several minutes, and then have your other punch be cooling, (rapidly in cold water for example. might help) so you can swap punches and it has WAY less chance to weld/rivet into the workpiece. Yes punch lube helps A LOT but multiple punches also helps alot as well. :-)
Awesome job young man. I wish more of our youth had your drive and work ethic.
how about a rebar - something(knife, axe, tongs, or tool of some sort). in my experience 1/2in rebar is about the same as 1050 on the carbon levels and can be water hardened. also you dont exactly need a power hammer to move it so its a nice project for the hobby smiths.
Alec is just swinging away rhythmically while speaking casually to the camera. He makes it all look so easy. That's what you can achieve when you put in the discipline and time required. Well done!
Nice work! Good to see the hand wasn't damaged too bad!
Alec, that was extremely cool. I love your channel and how you have a very down to earth outlook on forging!
TY Alex for all your dedication and countless hours you have put in to show people how great this art is and how they can get started and the basics for doing so, your enthusiasm while you teach really sets home, keep these great videos coming and for god sake sleep some time!!!! Semper Fidelis my Friend
Your enthusiasm is truly infectious.
4:45 I started bouncing my head
Great video! I like seeing things done simply that I can accomplish working alone.
Lord of metal!! Holy hell! I love my wood work shop and my forge, I love helping my clients my god this chap is an inspiration and a great teacher.
Classic reference. We are not worthy!! We are not worthy!! Excellent dude!
After watching your videos, I've decided to start smithing. I still need a few of the tools to get started. But I just want to say, keep it up. Your work is awesome and inspiring. Can't wait to see the Kris blade completed. I have your channel subscribed and I have notifications on.
Fantastic Alec! I don't have space for a striking anvil so this demo is perfect for me.
+eviltwinx great Peter!!!
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Your a beast Alec, to be able to commentate during the whole demonstration and not be out of breath, kudos to you mate 💪🏻⚒
Alec do you sleep or are you a vampire? Youre teaching 40-50yr old guys who are blacksmiths like you've been a blacksmith for 100years and uploading videos at midnight, I think I found your secret :D
Well, judging by his last name, it might be genetic. Perhaps I should have been a blacksmith as well but the opportunity never arose :P
Maybe you should be the Agent Mr. Smith in Matrix :p
It is inevitable.
hahahaha
Notice, no mirrors in the workshop
boom
*x-files music plays in the background*
Great video, Great enthusiasm, Great upper body strength and you are a credit to the industry.
Awesomeness! Earned our like n sub. My 7 year old son and myself are just starting forging! He wants us to build Thor's hammer Stormbraker so bad. He begs me every day. I have an old 3.5 lb mini sledge head to work with. Building our forge this week.
Great video Alec!
I am mesmerized by your technique.
Wow!
Brother! I love your videos! You are so detailed and consice, it's very helpful.
Cool, dude! I have been watching some of your videos and enjoy them a lot! Passionate young craftsman! The biggest compliment I ever received was: "You should reproduce fast and in great numbers!" I pass it on to you! And now it hits me - find the next candidate and pass it on yourself :) Keep up the good work and remember: slow, wide turns, brother!
love your videos man you have really sparked a want in me to start forging
Been making my own hammers since I was 8 your doing a damn fine job of it Mate!
I look forward to whatever you mske. I'm hoping to get started soon.
I honestly miss this workshop, I am happy for Alec being able to grow and have amazing shops but this shop really made it feel like, the best way to put it, homey
That does look like hella fun! Cannot wait till my first bladesmithing class in February!
This is great stuff. I'm happy I found this channel.
Alec, I know you make a lot of videos these days. This is my favorite.
Dang I'm a pretty resent subscriber. The difference in the "youtube evolution" of your videos is awsome!
amazing video. always awesome to see a hunk of metal become a lifelong tool.
youve come a long way, alec.. so proud to have seen your oldest vids up to the latest ones
Congratulations on your new program on the history channel, greetings from South America Chile.
Respekt for you my friend , i am watching your videos from Moldova Europe , we respekt hard working guys , i will lime ad share all of your videos because you have the pation for what are you doing .
Really cool project! When I get brave enough, I will try it myself.
Im gonna have to try this sometime this week ! , thank you for the great video Alec
hi alec, im from 2019 and your are doing great. keep up the good work.
Holy cow! You handle that hammer like Godzilla! Great video Alec!!!
+Broadus Thompson Thanks brother!
Great workmanship. Well done.
I'm from Brazil. Great videos! Congratulations.
It seems just like yesterday Alec! You've grown your talent and skills so much!!
great job on the hammer and the striking table
Alec, maybe a few more like these? Just simple how-tos are often very entertaining, definitely quite educational.
You are a fantastic insturctor Alec Thanks for your efforts and videos! we are all learning a alot
I of the best teaches of technique. Well done Alex you rock!
I really enjoyed this video. I like it way better than the other videos that you have. You speak at a more relaxed pace and the points of views are right where they should be. Thanks for this great video!
Love your work man. I just brought my first stuff few days ago to start, your video's help alot :)
That is some serious hammertime, Good work alec! Really useful videos as always!
I never been so impressed with a young person. love your channel.
Awesome as always!
Would like to see a forge welded chain as a future project.
born with a blacksmith's name - good stuff man. I love these videos
That's one fine piece of craftsmanship. simple and fun!
+Channel 67x Thanks 67 😀
i look forward to watching all of your stuff ill soon be trying to get into the smithing business for a hobby. keep up the good work!
Hey Alec my name is Charles, and I am a young blacksmith at the age of 13. This just happens to be the first video that was not damascus I've seen on your channel. Amazing work Alec keep it up!
You are very inspirational, I love your videos. Interesting that you mention both Brian Brazeal and Brent Bailey. Two years ago we had both if them as demonstrators at our annual conference for the Bonneville Forge Council. TH-cam videos are one thing but in person demonstrations and workshops are worth every penny. some day I would like to attend one of your workshops.
Awesome vid Alec, really appreciate your work. Thanks
I don't understand why this video doesn't have millions of views. I miss Alec making videos THIS likely to make new blacksmiths.
Great channel! So glad i came across it.
That was very impressive. That is sure to give you one hell of a workout.
thank you for this video! your power hammer videos are epic but really nice and also wicked informative when you do these hand hammer videos for us mere mortals who havent made the huhe investment in a power hammer yet! keep the awesome content coming!!
Thanks for the insight about hitting the fat side of the drift!
An impressive video, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little evaluation on this. And he in actual fact purchased me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I feel strongly about it and love studying extra on this topic. If potential, as you become expertise, would you thoughts updating your youtube channel with extra details? It is extremely helpful for me. Massive thumb up for this video put up!
Nice project Alec, I enjoyed this content.
It's so great having something to look forward to every single day! #Daily Steele! Damascus fork spoon and knife set?
Just subscribed. Great work mate. I´m barely starting out forging. I used to make all kinds of things when I was a kid (mainly weapons hehehe) but stoped in my late teens. Now I'm pushing 40 and I would love to get back into it and your videos are helping me do so. I hope to request a few projects in the future when I know a little bit more of what I'm talking about. As for now, thank you very much and keep up the good work.
that was epic! watching you always gives me hope for what I can do one day! thanks bruv
I will make this this week , thanks for the video
OH, the good old days... Thanks you for the video and entertainment...
Hey, Alex, very good tutorial. Great job as always. Is nice to see your old handwork and simplicity of things. Totally understand progression. Keep up The great work. You’re an inspiration to many people, and that’s awesome. PS, somehow this is my wife’s channel, mine is Jimmy’s blacksmithing. It is subscribed to your channel as well. Have a beautiful day. Jim
um...IMPRESSED! you have skills! this is awesome!
nice job dude I just recently watch some of your videos and its great