Can a Novice Blacksmith Forge a Hammer Without My Help?
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Jamie needs a maker's mark for all the new things he's gonna forge
@ibrahim-sj2cr
Жыл бұрын
Jamie needs a destroying mark
@MadmanJnr
Жыл бұрын
JS for Jamie's Sheet...
@blazingeek
Жыл бұрын
Not until he becomes a master
@Rsama60
Жыл бұрын
I was about to comment the same.
@Zogg1281
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking exactly the same thing!!
You can't be around a craftsman like Alec without picking up some skills of your own.
@aserta
Жыл бұрын
Osmosis learning.
@LittleGreyWolfForge
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@russelali8697
Жыл бұрын
A day with a good teacher is better than a thousand days of study
@kz.irudimen
Жыл бұрын
He should have Yogo try to forge a hammer then
@bramweinreder2346
Жыл бұрын
Just by watching his channel (and others), I've been sort of able to give advice on the Baliscissors (butterfly scissors) project. Probably not great advice, but I do get a feeling why the scissor halves warp unpredictably after machining and grinding in the bevel. Alec too learned from the best, and following his channel (and That Works) gives a great insight into basic metallurgy without having to follow engineering courses. I'm not sure I could do half as well as Jamie though, but I do love the process of crafting and manufacturing.
Jamie's refusal to call the punch and drift by their actual names and instead calling them "small hole maker" and "big hole maker" is hilarious.
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Keep in mind we don't wanna lose Jamie to him creating his own successful youtube channel and blacksmithing workshop. Seems oddly specific, but I feel like there's something to it.
@TomYourmombadil
Жыл бұрын
… then I would have TWO partners who created their own successful KZread channel and blacksmithing workshop. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.
@joshuagibson2520
Жыл бұрын
Let's hope. You can't be someone's minion forever. Gotta go out on your own at some point.
@magoshighlands4074
Жыл бұрын
He could always Cask Of Amantiado Alec then he doesn't even need to make his own channel
This is a *perfect* example of the interaction between a *true* teacher and a student. Guiding, giving subtle hints, while still allowing them to make mistakes that they can recover from.
@Zuul88
Жыл бұрын
That's how proper Coaching works :)
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Love seeing Jamie get more involved in the videos, from added commentary to full on forging, its great!
I 👏 am 👏 here 👏 for 👏 the 👏 Alec 👏 and 👏 Jamie 👏 content! 👍
I would take a series where you take one or more people and teach them various blacksmithing skills, starting from something simplistic to more complicated things. Way to go Jamie.
@ItsAnArtform
Жыл бұрын
when he first started his youtube channel. he us to teach people. You can see him making all them tools with a class in his very old clips. Alec even live streamed for awhile. shame he stopped them.
@piraterubberduck6056
Жыл бұрын
The collabs where he teaches blacksmithing were great. It would be nice to have more of them again.
@alanhersch4617
Жыл бұрын
@@ItsAnArtform Just a theory, but I would bet covid had a huge factor on this. I was working in a makers shop before covid, and once the pandemic hit, not only did we get WAYY less commissions, but being around people in close proximity was a risk factor so we decided to shut down.
Awesome idea. A lot of us would love the chance to do something like that and Jamie is the perfect stand in, for us to see how that might turn out for us! Next: Alex vs Jamie!
@booshmcfadden7638
Жыл бұрын
Alex will spend 8 videos fixing mistakes; Jamie would make one video.
@OperationDarkside
Жыл бұрын
But in 2 categories, where the other is an expert in
@tobyforrest3877
Жыл бұрын
Whose Alex? : )
@Temp0raryName
Жыл бұрын
@@tobyforrest3877 Alec's slightly cooler cousin Alex Typo. ;-)
Apprentice Jamie should be an entire series!!!
Man. You two are the most iconic duo 9n the internet. Seeing Jamie try out new skills is very exciting
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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ngl I really love alec's teaching style here... always asking the right questions to get Jamie to come to the right answer
You gotta get Jamie to make a makers mark for all the stuff he’s been making recently I love all this stuff you guys have been working on. Keep on the amazing work :)
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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I love how you and Jamie are teaching each other new skills--caving vs. smithing.
Well done, gents! Jamie taught you about caving, and you have him swinging a hammer at hot steel. Love it!
Soooo... does this mean we get to have a video of Alec editing a video and Jamie watching on? :)
@michaelcherokee8906
Жыл бұрын
You want a video of editing? Wouldnt that just inevitably result in an infinite regression of videos of editing of videos of editing of videos of editing...?
@everettbruckerhoff6029
Жыл бұрын
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You should do a series going through the ABANA (Artist Blacksmith Association of North America) curriculum, perhaps with some useful tips along the way for aspiring smiths. Enjoyed the video!
We get the Alec version 2.0 again? Yes
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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really appreciated the balance of letting Jaimie work it out but dropping hints. much more fun to watch, as opposed to a strict version. was really wholesome and gratifying to see Jaimie learn and Alec thrive as a teacher. if you'd just shown me the hammer id never believe it was some ones first.
Oooooh what a glorious episode! Technical input, learning to be had, from billet to finished product in one episode! I LOVE IT !!!! Thank you Jamie and Alec!! Best regards from Norway!
Alec being so proud of Jamie is the cutest. Great job Jamie!!!
Man I loved the old tool forging videos. Like when he made a beautiful damascus Japanese hammer .Alec should make some unique beautiful tools . I always loved how Illia from that makes has an engraved and enlayed hammer.
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Remember when Alec was making videos in a tiny dark workshop? How far he has come! Awesome work my friend!
I think you gave him just the right amount of tips. Not letting him ruin anything and making sure he's safe. Great job to the both of you!
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Bringing this channel back to its roots!!! I remember all the videos of you teaching classes and seeing this again was incredible!! Fantastic job
It's great to see videos like this where yall are actually forging we need to see Jamie make a maker's mark now.
Man I just love this. Brings me back to my beginning days, and the days I teach my friends to strike and forge on their own. You two are the best.
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Thanks for filming Alec and Jamie. 👍😁
This clip shows it very clear how big difference does it make to start from a scratch and knowing nothing and how you perform when you watched someone doing that work (and document it) for some time. Comfort with tools, catching hints, knowing the process... It takes time and practice. He had his time watching, just needs a bit of time feeling how it's done. And it goes fast. Really good job. And i wish my first hammer would be as good :)
I love all the recent content with Jamie. He’s quality. Great job here too. 👌👌👌
@AndrewCartwright304
Жыл бұрын
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From one Jamie to another...well done sir...Next object to make...a torch...that would be magic😁
LOVE this video! Always enjoy hearing the thought-process/problem-solving skills put to use.
Jamie: "It'll work itself out" Alec: "Mkay"
Jamie dropping things reminded me of the Alec Steele drinking game from the live stream days
Loved this! I've missed your teaching videos, and this is a fantastic idea. Someone who has seen the whole process up close attempting to perform the creative task themselves. A great confidence builder for other new blacksmiths, that still ... drives home ... the point that sooner or later you need someone to help you. Even if they are gravitationally challenged. 😀
I just acquired a forge. When I return home, my blacksmithing journey can finally begin. Nice hammer Jamie, my first will be an old sledge hammer, transformed into a rounding hammer.
I gotta say, this one was a lot of fun to watch. Seeing the precision and power behind Alecs strikes with that sledge was really impressive. Also Jamie I thought you did an awesome job and did very well for your first time. I'd love to have this opportunity to learn from Alec and work beside him. Very cool, well done guys. Great episode
After watching this channel for years, this would be one of the best videos. Simple, to the point and entertaining. Great work boys.
My absolute favorite video. Showing a friend how to make something is integral to the spirit of blacksmithing.
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Passion, Pressure, and Personal pride. Those are my points of success. Got to love what you do, supply and demand, and if you won't buy it, most others won't either.
Loving the content with Jamie. Keep it going!
Definitely need more Jamie-making-things content.
good video idea, been loving the channel recently. There have been some really unique ideas yall have come up with.
Great job Jamie and Alec - most enjoyable to watch along.
Great video guys! Have Jamie make an axe next?
Love the forging content! Nice job on the hammer Jamie!
You two are precious. A joy to see.
Great idea! Please do more of these in the future
Great idea and a fun watch! Cheers Jamie.
Stellar work, Jamie!
I like the videos with both of you, the interaction and dynamic is fun to watch.
I absolutely love this!! You two are awesome!
Loved this video always enjoy learning from you but this one was really informational and great to watch
That’s amazing! Congratulations Jamie! Makes me want to learn to forge! Definitely looks more approachable 🎉
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Well done man! Lovely work!
Thank you for making a video that's not a series. Yo your one of my top five KZreadrs, but if I gotta watch more than two episodes for the end result I'm not sticking around. Thanks for the shot stop. 👍🏼
I think the way I learned to hole punch is continue on one side till the thinnest side cools faster then switch back and forth till it gives. Its fun when you get a nice and toasty biscuit in the sock
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Жыл бұрын
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I love seeing you guys teach each other about your respective hobbies, like jamie shows you how to cave, you show him how to forge, so cute 💜
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Жыл бұрын
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Congratulations Jamie brilliant job🎉 watching you and Alex make that rounding hammer ⚒️ you can understand why they cost so match 👍🇬🇧
As a teacher, I completely understand the desire to just do it for the studnet. BUT YOU CAN'T! That is how people learn by doing and gentle guidance. Well Done Both of you.
I love Alec and Will together, but Alec and Jamie is awesome!
Really great vid. Awesome work, Jamie!
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Жыл бұрын
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Kudos on the editing, makes it a very entertaining watch
@AndrewCartwright304
Жыл бұрын
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It is nice to see some of the onscreen cooperation between to guys doing projects. And allways fun to see ppl learning. Way to go jamie. You should make a nice display plate of wood and hang it at home. Beautiful and a good memory to have on the wall! -And it is one of those things your future guests would ask about and that would be a good conversation piece. :)
I must admit Alec! Seeing you work alongside someone else REALLY brings out the energetic Alec from when I discovered you years ago. I missed him 🥰 It's wonderful to see you filled with excitement over working the metal again AND filming! 😅 Hihi! PS; Jamie! Great work on that Hammer buddy! 😁👌
@thibni_
Жыл бұрын
Reported for fake account 🙄. Been a fan long enough to call this bullshit. Stupid people who try and scam others. Ugh. Keep up the good work, Alec! 👌
You guys worked very well together. Good idea for the video.
Awesome! Great work Jamie! 😄
Absolutely love it when a trade is learned and passed on. Ggs both of you.
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Жыл бұрын
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He's going to be addicted after this Alec lol a future smith is born. Great job Jamie! Keep at it and before you know it you'll have your own shop full of tools and ability to forge anything.
Great video!! Would love to see Jamie make more !
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Жыл бұрын
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Jamie is the best side kick I’ve seen so far🤙
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Hey.. Jamie should do from start to finish.. including the grinding, tempering and handle. 😁 Great job!
Kinda wish there was a bit more to this vid, Alec pointing out where Jamie went right, where he can improve, breaking down the features and effects Jamie got on his hammer because of how he worked it, and what Alec would have done to make it better
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Жыл бұрын
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I have to say, very impressed with Jamie's work, well done👏
Great vid! I always enjoy seeing Alec create all of the the things he has over the years, but to see someone much less seasoned have a go is intriguing in it's own right. I'm curious though, how many hours did this take?
I bloody loved this episode! What a brilliant job Jamie did. 👏
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Жыл бұрын
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Looks great Jamie!
Great work Jamie! 😀
alec really is a great instructor
Nice one men! It speaks volumes about promoting from inside the business...
Another idea could be Jamie's blind trials. Jamie describes a project to Alec and sets a time limit. Alec creates and at the end, Jamie's drawing is revealed and Alecs finished article is compared to Jamie's drawing/ concept to see how closely it matches.
Dang man. That’s glorious. Nice job dude. I’d be so proud.
A new craftsman in the shop!
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Жыл бұрын
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This is the best of alac , i like the energy!
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Thank you for the video! I enjoyed watching Jamie have a crack at smithing!!
Guided discovery is a great teaching tool 👍
It's always fun to see Jamie learning good techniques in tool making.
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Жыл бұрын
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This was a great video. Back to what got a lot of us introduced and interested in the channel.
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I wish I had a friend like Alec.... I'd love to play w/ toys like this and learn something like blacksmithing. It might come in handy when the zombie apocalypse starts.... LoL
Absolutely great episode....real deal good times with your bro!!!!!
@alecsteele8
Жыл бұрын
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Jamie awesome job! Great video!👍👍👍👍
It's free smithing lessons is what it is! Love your stuff! Good work, guys, and keep it up!
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Great job Jamie and Alec! What a combo as always! :D
EEEVERYBOOODY IS MAKIN' HAMMEEEER!!! Seriously, a person just doesn't know what he could be able to do until a master teaches him how to do something. And given that the master is Alec, the outcome will be a useful hammer made with care and fun. Well done, Jamie. Well done, guys.
Jamie needs his own makers mark
Now Jamie needs to make a Maker's mark brand!
6.22 Jamie said what we were all thinking 🤣
Great job Jamie!
Cracking job Jamie!!
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Жыл бұрын
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Suggestion: It would be awesome if on the end of the video if you show hammer being used on hot metal, how it does, the balance some commentary would be nice :) Awesome job both of you this was very nice and friendly as any learning should be :)
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