Subscribed! I'm a woodworker but find your videos on metalworking fascinating. At 70+ I'm too far gone to start a new hobby in life so I'll just watch your channel thanks for the effort.
@@violinmaestroknight9347 its sad that Jesus has seemed to forget about us and has no power over the devil letting him cause havoc. If we were to raise our kids and God is raising him then we would go to jail. Jesus and his father are indeed public enemy number one. Want proof of this? Just read the Bible I have many times
as always, I am impressed with your skill and artistry, I wish I could have a 1/4 of your knowledge, your videos are great, not only are you teaching us mere mortals what you know but you make them entertaining to watch, making it easy to watch and learn but also captivating and making it easier to grasp what your trying to share with those that want to learn. Thank you for creating these videos, I wish I could learn from you in person, your an amazing teacher
I had the pleasure of holding one or three of Dave Lisch's WIP knives. The guy is absolutely phenomenal, and the way he puts his knives together blows my mind.
This style of video is probably the best I've seen you make. I understand that the masses probably want something more hyperactive and humourous, but - not only do I personally love the relaxing and very informative tone of your videos like this one - artistically and cinematoghically, this is an exceedingly well made video. Videos like this will be timeless.
Man, it's amazing to see how far you've come since this! In one of your videos you asked who you should do a collaboration with. How about your dad? It would be amazing to see what two generations of Steeles could come up with!
I have made Damascus a few times now and every time I am always surprised at how much still you put it and how much you're left with afterwards. Love the videos!
I saw this video after going to your channel on a friend's recommendation and I immediately had to hit the 'Subscribe' button. That was easily the most beautiful piece of steel I have ever seen.
Just watching your backlog. I found your videos when i was doing research on forging my own hammer, and i have to be honest, your videos are very inspiring. Ive yet to successfully forge weld, but watching videos like these make it obvious that its just a matter of practice and time. Pretty soon ill be moving to England to live with my fiance, and i hope to; one day, take up one of your classes and learn something i dont know~
Making damascus weaponry on my damascus anvil with my damascus hammer and tongs! >;D Lest not forget the damascus forge and fire within that was folded a few million times!
Hey Alec, could you make a video using wire to hold the billet together instead of welding, I know a few of us don't have access to a welder so it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, keep up the great videos.
Stick welders are cheap, the Chicago Electric 130A inverter welder at Harbor Freight is cheaper than a pair of new car batteries somewhere around 200$ and if you make an adapter, or switch out the plugs, it can be plugged into a standard drier outlet as it takes 250V 30A, just like a drier does. It's a pretty good welder, easier to use than an old buzz box, and much more portable. DO NOT get the iron core Chicago Electric welders, you can tell they are iron core by their weight, and they will be AC welders (they are garbage, unless you strap 2 of them together, but then they will cost you more than a name brand welder that didn't need rigging to work) DO NOT get any welder that can plug into a standard 120V 15A outlet, a standard wall socket can't supply enough power to do proper stick welding. 1/8" E6013 and E7014 rods are the easiest ones to use for a n00b, assuming you are welding clean steel (which it better be if you want to pattern weld it in a forge). they should weld easily from 75-130A. I would recommend swapping out the electrode holder for a better one, Harbor freight sells ones that work just fine. The Chicago electric welding hoods work, get the one with a grind mode, it's only slightly more expensive, and better quality, plus it has a grind mode. The start-up cost may look a bit steep, but welding is useful, I'm sure you can find other things to use the equipment for, especially equipment portable enough to carry around.
Love your channel. Can you make a video that teaches the full process of making Damascus steel including all materials, how to harden the steel, and how to create the blade edge and sharpen it.
This may have been uploaded years ago, but thank you! I've been making damascus for about 3 months and couldn't figure out how patterns like this were done
your camerawork is amazing! such sharpness, and good exposure compensationing...not to mention, the nice use of speed effects. YOU need more subs. I'll add to the pool.
Been watching live and videos to try and understand overall process. mosaic is very interesting as is feather pattern. not same but have some common steps. been a blacksmith long while- hobby vs professional. local group formed nearby to focus on custom knife making. have watched basic damascus, canister damascus and several variations. hope to start making a billet or two soon. thx for the tips!
Nice video! Texas Flag on wall! Very Cool, im from Texas and spent 6 months in the UK several years ago, Yorkshire Dales area, beautiful place. God Bless.
Great video Alec! Definitly a video i was looking for, you went over how to make damascus very well, you answered just about every question i could'v'e had, and i wanna give you a big like on this video! Great video, you have a great future ahead of you!
Subscribed! your videos are very well done , and your craftsmanship and attention to detail are admirable . I found you through the "Samurai" I am a woodworker and want to be blacksmith . keep up the amazing work .
Oh nice, just starting out and found lots of videos showing cool stuff mad e from it but this is the first video i have found that shows and explains how to make patterns. Cool video and i learnt something cool
Brilliant !!! I'm subscribing. Love your accent too. Great video presence. You should try out to be on Forged in Fire. I was on season 3, episode 6. You got the presence they are looking for and they are now flying people in from all around the world.
I am a woodworker so forgive me for not knowing basics. What is flux (sp?) and what does it accomplish? Big fan of the channel thank you samurai carpenter for introducing me.
you seem to have some decent audio recording equipment, you should do an episode like niels provos did. no music just the sound of the tools you use !!! keep up the good work Alec
Dear alec you ever get the oppertunity to come to the states come to east tn, i grew up here right outside of pigeon forge tn, i am 30 mins away and my family is from there, we have a good sized cummunity of smiths here and you would fit right in and have fun! I started when i was about 16 years old and am 19 now and enjoy watching smiths every weekend here. Great vids buddy keep up the hard work! Cheers!
go to damascus, get a railway spike....make it yourself....lol.....or the old hijaz railroad will do.....its still in peices from when " O'RENCE " was there.
Thanks for this Alec. I'm doing a project which would work with using Damascus steel. I had no idea on how to create these beautiful patterns out of steel and this video really helped! I have . questions: 1) How long did it take for you to make the Damascus steel? 2) I guess you can hand forge it - It would just take longer. 3) What type of acid do you etch it in? Hydrochloric acid?
this was a nice style choice for this video. My guess is kitchen knife. would be a great opportunity to use the new sharpening jig...if Sam didn't break it yesterday.
BlackBeardOutdoors I would also love this. Getting into this hobby myself and have had some people tell me it isn't reliably possible without a power hammer or press and others said it is doable but give no further insight.
Whoever said that should stop telling bullsh**. You can do it by hand, too! Just dont forget the flux and ceep hammering untill its all forgewelded. There are many youtubevideos showing it without a powerhammer. Have fun with your first few trys! :)
Duranis it is indeed possible without one but strength and stamina is somewhat a requirement. Otherwise it'd take you longer than you'd probably care to bother with.
to do this kind of work with hand tools would be near impossible. forge welding is one thing, but cutting perfectly square and smooth billets, without oxidation might i add, without a machine is a whole other thing. certain techniques are only possible with the right equipment and some of it is very modern and expensive. you can make some semi mosaic damascus using only crimp and fold forging techniques but it is a lot of work. i know its not what you want to hear but you should focus on making consistent and beautiful blades from already forged billets. you need to know how to shape, quench and sharpen really well before you attempt something like this or the really nice steel you make will be wasted and the pattern you spent so much time and money on will loose its shape and be ruined. just starting out, id even reccomend just making blade blanks from billets that are already mostly there and grinding them to profile. youll be able to tell how good your forging is getting by how much grinding you have to do. forge, steel block, hammer, tongs, grinder is all you would need to start that. the grinder would be the most expensive, finding the other stuff can be tricky. make sure you cut your stump to the correct height or you will wear out way faster.
Have you ever weighed the billet before and after all of the cutting and welding? It might be interesting too see the material loss from the different procedures.
ALEC LOVE YOUR ENERGY AND YOUR WORK LIKE WATCHING YOU DO BLACKSMITHING AND ONE DAY HOPE TO GET ONE OF YOUR HAMMERS OR KNIFE FROM YOU WOULD BE A HONOR TO USE YOUR TOOLS
I just want to say you do such awesome work thanks for making videos of it. i love learning about this kinda stuff wish i had the facilities to do this. Super kool stuff.
Beautiful. Damascus Hatchet or Tomahawk. Showing us how to make Damascus with a striker would be helpful for those of us that cannot afford/build a power hammer, yet.
I would like to see a video on heating a temporing steel if at all possible. maybe use that billot a frying pan or some other kitchen tool seeing as it has a great pattern in the steel.
How about making jellyroll Damascus. I've seen multiple videos of other smiths do it and they turn out well. It's some thing that can be incorporated with the mosaics you do or if possible do a classic pattern weld design with twisted rods from a mosaic of this and some straight layered patterns. There are a lot of routes to go with the designs.
You are making knives! You mentioned "master knife makers", you made a pattern that repeats itself longitudinally and the billet is too long for a hammer. So, knives it is! Thanks for the videos!!!
Hey Alec awesome Damascus, I love the flag patterns you've made so far and was wondering if you have ever considered making Flagmascus with a Canadian flag.
Love your channel Alec, great job always improving tooling, techniques,and filming gear!! I would really like to see a Braveheart style tomahawk!! will be waiting in Sweethome Oregon with fingers crossed.
Subscribed! I'm a woodworker but find your videos on metalworking fascinating. At 70+ I'm too far gone to start a new hobby in life so I'll just watch your channel thanks for the effort.
William Dawson it's never too late.im sure you could give it hell!!
Jesus is real He is coming back soon. He loves you, He can answer your prayers their is still miracles done in his name.
@@violinmaestroknight9347 shut up
@@violinmaestroknight9347 its sad that Jesus has seemed to forget about us and has no power over the devil letting him cause havoc. If we were to raise our kids and God is raising him then we would go to jail. Jesus and his father are indeed public enemy number one. Want proof of this? Just read the Bible I have many times
Amen brother
as always, I am impressed with your skill and artistry, I wish I could have a 1/4 of your knowledge, your videos are great, not only are you teaching us mere mortals what you know but you make them entertaining to watch, making it easy to watch and learn but also captivating and making it easier to grasp what your trying to share with those that want to learn. Thank you for creating these videos, I wish I could learn from you in person, your an amazing teacher
I had the pleasure of holding one or three of Dave Lisch's WIP knives. The guy is absolutely phenomenal, and the way he puts his knives together blows my mind.
Love these old HOW TO FORGE videos Alec, would love to see more of these in 2021!!!
This style of video is probably the best I've seen you make. I understand that the masses probably want something more hyperactive and humourous, but - not only do I personally love the relaxing and very informative tone of your videos like this one - artistically and cinematoghically, this is an exceedingly well made video. Videos like this will be timeless.
Man, it's amazing to see how far you've come since this! In one of your videos you asked who you should do a collaboration with. How about your dad? It would be amazing to see what two generations of Steeles could come up with!
I like the step by step illustrations of how you get the pattern.
I have made Damascus a few times now and every time I am always surprised at how much still you put it and how much you're left with afterwards. Love the videos!
Dave is a great guy! i met him and watched his demo at ABANA 2016, hes got a great personality and it is always fun to watch him work.
I saw this video after going to your channel on a friend's recommendation and I immediately had to hit the 'Subscribe' button. That was easily the most beautiful piece of steel I have ever seen.
+Keegan Macrae Thank you Keegan!
Just watching your backlog. I found your videos when i was doing research on forging my own hammer, and i have to be honest, your videos are very inspiring. Ive yet to successfully forge weld, but watching videos like these make it obvious that its just a matter of practice and time. Pretty soon ill be moving to England to live with my fiance, and i hope to; one day, take up one of your classes and learn something i dont know~
you should forge a damascus anvil! that would be dope
Making damascus weaponry on my damascus anvil with my damascus hammer and tongs! >;D Lest not forget the damascus forge and fire within that was folded a few million times!
Look at you go man! id love to see all of these
michael Brown I think he was being sarcastic lol 😂😂😂😂
BayChevy 510 The best part is that he actually made it lol
BayChevy 510 the problem with sarcasm is people don’t take it seriously enough to consider it bringing millions of views.
Good job! It is so much more enjoyable when you talk without shouting and with some soft music in the background, like you do now. I loved this video.
This was only 3 years ago??? Wow how far Alec has come?!?!
Hey Alec, could you make a video using wire to hold the billet together instead of welding, I know a few of us don't have access to a welder so it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, keep up the great videos.
Some time of soldering with a propane torch?
Inzane you can arc weld with two car battery's
He made a video of it! Great suggestion
Stick welders are cheap, the Chicago Electric 130A inverter welder at Harbor Freight is cheaper than a pair of new car batteries somewhere around 200$ and if you make an adapter, or switch out the plugs, it can be plugged into a standard drier outlet as it takes 250V 30A, just like a drier does. It's a pretty good welder, easier to use than an old buzz box, and much more portable. DO NOT get the iron core Chicago Electric welders, you can tell they are iron core by their weight, and they will be AC welders (they are garbage, unless you strap 2 of them together, but then they will cost you more than a name brand welder that didn't need rigging to work) DO NOT get any welder that can plug into a standard 120V 15A outlet, a standard wall socket can't supply enough power to do proper stick welding.
1/8" E6013 and E7014 rods are the easiest ones to use for a n00b, assuming you are welding clean steel (which it better be if you want to pattern weld it in a forge). they should weld easily from 75-130A. I would recommend swapping out the electrode holder for a better one, Harbor freight sells ones that work just fine.
The Chicago electric welding hoods work, get the one with a grind mode, it's only slightly more expensive, and better quality, plus it has a grind mode.
The start-up cost may look a bit steep, but welding is useful, I'm sure you can find other things to use the equipment for, especially equipment portable enough to carry around.
Love your channel. Can you make a video that teaches the full process of making Damascus steel including all materials, how to harden the steel, and how to create the blade edge and sharpen it.
So good to finally see a youtube blacksmith wearing hearing protection!!!
This may have been uploaded years ago, but thank you! I've been making damascus for about 3 months and couldn't figure out how patterns like this were done
your camerawork is amazing! such sharpness, and good exposure compensationing...not to mention, the nice use of speed effects. YOU need more subs. I'll add to the pool.
+Tizona Amanthia Thank you my friend! Sincerely appreciate it!!!
Keep finding good content, it's a lofty goal with the daily vids, how you manage to find time for vid editing is beyond me.
worked many years as a lathe operator, but this is just awesome work
Unrivaled charisma, and excellent work.
Been watching live and videos to try and understand overall process. mosaic is very interesting as is feather pattern. not same but have some common steps. been a blacksmith long while- hobby vs professional. local group formed nearby to focus on custom knife making. have watched basic damascus, canister damascus and several variations. hope to start making a billet or two soon. thx for the tips!
I believe every time I watch one of your videos I get inspired to make and try new things! Thanks for producing such high quality videos every day!
this window-in-window explaining is A-WE-SOME!!
Tremendously nice work. I'm amazed to see that you can actually achieve a regular pattern.
a Damascus axe! That was a great video, really liked the how to format! defiantly something I'll try in the future! Thanks again!
I love how Alec is able to make almost anything in Damascus
Nicely done, so many patterns from simple manipulations, so little time!
I'd like to see a set of metal dice, like a Damascus yahtzee set. You could enamel the pips, or do some sort of inlay with another metal.
I learn so much from you Alec. I thank you so much for your videos. Your knowledge is endless.
Everything is so beautifully shot and with the music is just perfect.
Alex "Damascus" Steele.. Fantastic work again,thanks for yet another beautiful vid of beautifully patterned steel.
Love your Damascus work Alec
TH-cam is recommended these gems that I didn’t know existed!!!
Nice video! Texas Flag on wall! Very Cool, im from Texas and spent 6 months in the UK several years ago, Yorkshire Dales area, beautiful place. God Bless.
That closeup was dope as hell
Great video Alec! Definitly a video i was looking for, you went over how to make damascus very well, you answered just about every question i could'v'e had, and i wanna give you a big like on this video! Great video, you have a great future ahead of you!
+Create Something thank you so much my friend!
Watching from Brazil, thanks for the videos
I simply love your work and the energy which you have for your work.
Subscribed! your videos are very well done , and your craftsmanship and attention to detail are admirable . I found you through the "Samurai" I am a woodworker and want to be blacksmith . keep up the amazing work .
Nice work Alec man, your Damascus skills just keep getting better!
Oh nice, just starting out and found lots of videos showing cool stuff mad e from it but this is the first video i have found that shows and explains how to make patterns.
Cool video and i learnt something cool
Looks awesome. Id love to have a billet of that made so I can mill it into a 2011 slide for range bling!
Awesome tutorial vid!! More like this please mate👍🏼👍🏼
Brilliant !!! I'm subscribing. Love your accent too. Great video presence. You should try out to be on Forged in Fire. I was on season 3, episode 6. You got the presence they are looking for and they are now flying people in from all around the world.
thanks for the introduction on steels and setting up the pattern
thanks man... that really helps with understanding how damascus works!
Excellent! I have 2 more W billets to forge out. May have to try this.
I am a woodworker so forgive me for not knowing basics. What is flux (sp?) and what does it accomplish? Big fan of the channel thank you samurai carpenter for introducing me.
last song.....smooth. love it
just was watching someone make stuff like this last week!
Thanks for showing me how to do that. you make everything look so easy...
I personally would love to see you make an ax from that beautiful mosaic damascus. Have a great day.
So impressed with your stuff.
Alec, my guess is your going to make garden spade with the billet. It would be the best looking one in the neighborhood.
60 secs. I guess you'll make a chef's knife... you're on a knife making kick; AND I LOVE IT!
you seem to have some decent audio recording equipment, you should do an episode like niels provos did. no music just the sound of the tools you use !!! keep up the good work Alec
Dear alec you ever get the oppertunity to come to the states come to east tn, i grew up here right outside of pigeon forge tn, i am 30 mins away and my family is from there, we have a good sized cummunity of smiths here and you would fit right in and have fun! I started when i was about 16 years old and am 19 now and enjoy watching smiths every weekend here. Great vids buddy keep up the hard work! Cheers!
I haven't seen it done before and thought of giving it a shot but I open the challenge to you to make a damascus broadhead arrow head.
This is great! Now I will be be able to make Damascus steel in my workshop (my shed) with all my tools (a hammer).
Impressive work, as usual. Well done.
I'd be very interesting if you took a slice of that billet and forged/grinded a shaving razor...
Alec, Thank you for explaining the process!
You should make a damascus Railway Spike :D
Then forge that spike to a knife to prove railway spikes make mint knives lol
To know if it's a mint you needs to pass a series of tests in the states at least I don't know if it's worldwide.
go to damascus, get a railway spike....make it yourself....lol.....or the old hijaz railroad will do.....its still in peices from when " O'RENCE " was there.
Awesome video! I think this one of my favorites. A wonderfully produced and edited video with great music... and oh yeah it's a tutorial too!
Absolutely gorgeous work sir.....
Thanks for this Alec. I'm doing a project which would work with using Damascus steel. I had no idea on how to create these beautiful patterns out of steel and this video really helped! I have . questions:
1) How long did it take for you to make the Damascus steel?
2) I guess you can hand forge it - It would just take longer.
3) What type of acid do you etch it in? Hydrochloric acid?
this was a nice style choice for this video. My guess is kitchen knife. would be a great opportunity to use the new sharpening jig...if Sam didn't break it yesterday.
Ello Alec, you should make a traditional Bowie knife from that billet. That would be very nice.
absolutely gorgeous work.
I love these kind of videos
Excellent tutorial, Alec!
I absolutely love every single one of your videos!!! I just need the proper equipment to get more into this stuff. You're sick bud, keep it up!!!
+Eric Jalbert Thank you my friend!!!
can you do a damascus demo without using the power hammer?
BlackBeardOutdoors I would also love this. Getting into this hobby myself and have had some people tell me it isn't reliably possible without a power hammer or press and others said it is doable but give no further insight.
Whoever said that should stop telling bullsh**. You can do it by hand, too! Just dont forget the flux and ceep hammering untill its all forgewelded. There are many youtubevideos showing it without a powerhammer. Have fun with your first few trys! :)
like isis.....destroying statues.....too soon..?
Duranis it is indeed possible without one but strength and stamina is somewhat a requirement. Otherwise it'd take you longer than you'd probably care to bother with.
to do this kind of work with hand tools would be near impossible. forge welding is one thing, but cutting perfectly square and smooth billets, without oxidation might i add, without a machine is a whole other thing. certain techniques are only possible with the right equipment and some of it is very modern and expensive. you can make some semi mosaic damascus using only crimp and fold forging techniques but it is a lot of work. i know its not what you want to hear but you should focus on making consistent and beautiful blades from already forged billets. you need to know how to shape, quench and sharpen really well before you attempt something like this or the really nice steel you make will be wasted and the pattern you spent so much time and money on will loose its shape and be ruined. just starting out, id even reccomend just making blade blanks from billets that are already mostly there and grinding them to profile. youll be able to tell how good your forging is getting by how much grinding you have to do. forge, steel block, hammer, tongs, grinder is all you would need to start that. the grinder would be the most expensive, finding the other stuff can be tricky. make sure you cut your stump to the correct height or you will wear out way faster.
great one Alec, I'm currently reading Damascus steel properties and theory I think it's called. fantastic book! then I have 3 more in the wings.
Awesome it really is a work of art, I appreciate the talent and skill it takes to to this.
İ love your great work.greetings from Syria 🇸🇾💐 Damascus
Grazie per tutto quello che ci insegni.... Maestro 🙏
I miss these older videos
"clapped out Bridgeport" huh? Sounds like someone is listening to AvE talk about his mill lol.
+Mike O'Barr yupper 😂😀
Give her all she'll suffer! I bet you two would make a great Vija-o together. lol
Mike O'Barr release the schmoo
This is incredible. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Alec! I can't wait to try making some more Damascus, and videos like this will really help. Keep up the great work
+Nick Verbree thanks nick :)
Whoops just watched the video and saw that you covered those questions. I'd still like to see a hand forged Damascus video!
You could write a book about your recipes for different damascus patterns. I'd buy it!
FYI the light from the welding will kill the CCD in high end video cameras maybe consider a dark filter when filming your welds
my guess is a sweet hammer. I love seeing the various patterns of damascus used in hammers and knives. especially hammers.
That's beautiful work.
Dude this is frickin awesome your inspiring me to make art
Have you ever weighed the billet before and after all of the cutting and welding? It might be interesting too see the material loss from the different procedures.
Azza Carpenter from Australia awesome videos mate cheers
ALEC LOVE YOUR ENERGY AND YOUR WORK LIKE WATCHING YOU DO BLACKSMITHING AND ONE DAY HOPE TO GET ONE OF YOUR HAMMERS OR KNIFE FROM YOU WOULD BE A HONOR TO USE YOUR TOOLS
I just want to say you do such awesome work thanks for making videos of it. i love learning about this kinda stuff wish i had the facilities to do this. Super kool stuff.
Nice work! Im trying to find that first song. Sounds like a rendition of "Outsider" from APC
May i ask how old you are? You seem quite young, but your content is high quality and your shop very professional
Beautiful. Damascus Hatchet or Tomahawk. Showing us how to make Damascus with a striker would be helpful for those of us that cannot afford/build a power hammer, yet.
I would like to see a video on heating a temporing steel if at all possible. maybe use that billot a frying pan or some other kitchen tool seeing as it has a great pattern in the steel.
Nice work Alec !!
How about making jellyroll Damascus. I've seen multiple videos of other smiths do it and they turn out well. It's some thing that can be incorporated with the mosaics you do or if possible do a classic pattern weld design with twisted rods from a mosaic of this and some straight layered patterns. There are a lot of routes to go with the designs.
You are making knives! You mentioned "master knife makers", you made a pattern that repeats itself longitudinally and the billet is too long for a hammer. So, knives it is! Thanks for the videos!!!
Hey Alec awesome Damascus, I love the flag patterns you've made so far and was wondering if you have ever considered making Flagmascus with a Canadian flag.
Love your channel Alec, great job always improving tooling, techniques,and filming gear!! I would really like to see a Braveheart style tomahawk!! will be waiting in Sweethome Oregon with fingers crossed.