OMG first! God help us if he ever becomes a used car salesman... Alec, very informative, and very entertaining! AAR

@peteknight1502

7 жыл бұрын

I know, I'm ready to drive it off the lot.

@stefanvanreeth5719

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, Alec can have a career in sales. With a talk like that, you can sell sand in the Sahara. In the meantime, I'm sold on the green giant. Please state your price, Alec ;)

@dracomalfoy1245

7 жыл бұрын

+Stefan Van Reeth sell sand in the sahara...?? lol

@w4bbitseezin

7 жыл бұрын

so much energy.

@thamerendyck1795

7 жыл бұрын

Albert Rasch pretty fucking much😂

Using it half bent over will catch up to you someday M8, I've been working as a pipewelder and pipefitter since 1983, I've learned the hard way that if you can get your work up so your standing straight your back will thank you every morning when you roll out. When I was your age I'd foolishly toss argon bottles on my shoulder because I was impatient also lengths of pipe etc, I've had both knees and hip replaced but the back isn't so easy, I build up the bases of all my tools, pipe lathe, threaders, chain vises, you name it, if I can, I will. Great videos, young man

There were three of those machines in the Apprentices workshop in HMS Caledonia in 1977 ! Bloody marvelous machines!

You need a show on discovery (or similar channel) You have the best presenter-personality ive ever seen on youtube.

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+immasurvivor Thanks man :D

@exercisemyrights

6 жыл бұрын

agreed

@oscarrush2254

5 жыл бұрын

You called it tbf ...

@radiotriggered2096

5 жыл бұрын

He could produce his own show for Discovery orso but they would want him in a strangle hold contract. So then they might want to consider power raising the amount they are used to paying for a top-show. And even then... I don't think it would be the same, nor feel the same.

the ferrington 200's hammer squeezes more because it is directly copying the motion of the piston, which is attached to the fly wheel. the piston essentially moves in waves, rounding off for a second at the top and bottom. the other hammer has a binary push up, push down, so it travels at a relatively constant speed, and returns as soon as the down stroke has finished. basically, it doesn't round of at the end of each stroke.

Came here from the Samurai, was supposed to watch you make the chisel and then go to bed.... That was an hour ago. You're now my second favourite KZread channel (second to AvE), I think you are fantastic, however I don't think my wife will appreciate these videos.

"The green machine" one of those "don't make em like they used to" kind of machines. I restored a 1957 delta drill press and its the best drill press I've ever used, something to be said for vintage machinery. 👍🏻⚔🔨

As a Texan, I appreciate all the various memorabilia you have around the shop. I fly the same flags! Come and take it! Keep up the good work

The green giant is a wonderful piece of machinery.

The Green Giant! Beautiful machine!

I just came across you and I have to say man, I love your passion, I cant wait to watch more of your content. Well done sir

amazing machine every video I can't get over the constant chug of her and how she has her own heartbeat leading you into you work and the rythum that she s in. amazing..

In Australia, I've found only a few for sale 2nd hand and all were way over my budget. Not in a rush to buy, more keeping a look out for one to add to my shop and I'll learn the art when I get all the gear I need to start.

This thing is awesome. I could watch this thing work all day.

You are very enthusiastic about blacksmithing.

The Green Giant! A truly wonderful and very useful machine indeed.

Great video Alec, That is such a beautiful machine thanks for sharing the Green Giant!!

Yep, made it that far! THE GREEN GIANT! Great show you have Alec. Very informative!

As always thank you for the information.. I always learn new thing while watching your channel.

Very educational and as always a joy to watch you explain things with such enthusiasm, clearly you enjoy it :)

Love the green giant!

I cant figure out how much is just plain old eccentricity and how much is humor. Either way your bloody great to watch.

Another great video. Keep it up. Here in Florida I'm about to get nailed by a category 4 hurricane. The eye is passing just a few miles from my house. So... hope to see you again on saturday once it's over and if I have power back on by then. Take care brother. See ya on the other side.

Green Giant!!! awesome!!! amazing hyped informational video as always!

That is one badass green giant! I love old machines

You are a frikkin WARLORD, my man. Love your stuff, keep up the great work.

Enjoyed your Power hammer presentation. The Green Giant.

wouyld love a shelf module power hammer have a great day ALEC!

Hey Alec, seeins I wear the same name as your green giant I am a bit jelous that there is not one in my own shop. I enjoyed this presentation as well as all of the ones you do. Thanks for the work you do, K Pilkington

I only wish I had the Green Giant's twin brother in my shop! My issue would be the impact vibration traveling throughout the neighbourhood and me being imprisoned for having too much fun! I would like to see a vlog dedicated to you _using_ your power hammers and demonstrating their capabilities. Keep forging!

The Green Giant! Real cool tool for your shop a real work horse. It seems to make short work when you are doing your hammer orders. It does seem that you have really good control with the Green Giant. 😎

The Green Giant!

@TrenchForgeArmory

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Behnke THE GREE GIANT

Love the green giant, looks very Edwardian!

THE GREEN GIANT! I've only recently discovered your channel, and I must say it's quite entertaining!

Old machines like that are amazing , can't believe how good condition it seems to be in "The green giant"

Your videos are incredibly entertaining. Thanks! The green giant

The Green Giant. Nice work.

The Green Giant! Awesome!

Fantastic video - nice one Alec

That is a beautiful machine

Love this Bloke, Alec`s sounds like the Patrick Moore of Blacksmithing

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Gilo Tunstall Thanks man!

@zagato101

7 жыл бұрын

Hopefully have a play with "Ho ho ho Green Giant", hopefully gonna book some tuition for around Mar-Apr if anything available?

thanks alec very interesting

Your GREEN GIANT makes me turn green with envy... Here in Spain the market for used forging machines is almost non existent (the very rare pieces in the market are either scrap material or expensive as new ones). So I made my Ambrosio with an air compressor and a small pneumatic cilinder. I can hit harder with a sledge hammer, but he has a little more stamina... ;)

I guess your going to have to call it the "Jolly Green" Alec. Great vid fella

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Craig Baynham-Evans Thank you sir!

The Green Giant! Thank you!

😮Absolutly beautiful!!!

I just love the way You talk about machinery, that is the way I feel about my machines (woodworking and welding). I think You could call this Green Giant THE HULK ;-). Keep up the great work. By the way You are an extraordinary educator....really, really good! You should be a professional teacher!!!

the green giant seems awesome

THE GREEN GIANT. great videos sir. Watching all the way from Arkansas USA. Thank you for the great content

I used to be an accountant at a shipyard and I had one of these things in my office (groundfloor) as an ornament.

THE GREEN GIANT working on getting my own power hammer very soon

The Green Giant :-) Recently discovered your videos via my Dad, Now binge watching while I work :-)

Love the green giant. Love the name. Want a t-shirt that says, I got hammered by a Pilkington.

Dammit Alec!!I am so excited about this hammer!I was about to aquire a VERY similar hammer last week, the deal fell apart...I am crazy disappointed to say the least. If you hear about a hammer of this stature....please let me know! I have the spot cleared and ready to plug this beast in and start forging with power!!

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Ron Miller really sorry to hear the deal fell through! Snatch up the next one you find! Great machines!

Very nice machine

"THE GREEN GIANT" love the information

I want someone to love me the way Alec loves his power hammer lol

Awesome Alec I wish I could by one

The David Attenborough of power hammers

did you goto blacksmith's skool? you are fantastic at explaining things.i always enjoy!

Looks like a beautiful machine. Are you sure about the valving? On my beche it looks similar with one "valve cylinder", however on that cylinder there are two valves in "series" + check valve. Just curious... :) :)

@dubstkfd5663

7 жыл бұрын

Make a new video... Please. :)

@danielmoss2089

7 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this one Torbjorn not sure your right about the valves Alec. Also you said it uses suction to lift the ram????? Not sure your right there ether. That is a lot of suction to lift such a heavy thing. If you have some information on the hammer so i could see how it works that would be super cool man.

@DClaville

6 жыл бұрын

He is right actually ;) the pilkingtons and later Alldays & Onions hammers have one-way rams and is lifted by vacuum. and btw i have an almost identical hammer my self

That seems like a fantastic deal for a machine like that.

Hello Alec, very nice video! Can you tell me the weight of the ram and the power of the motor? Thank you.

I need this matching

Find a man who looks at you the way Alec looks at his power hammers!

I believe it hits harder because it uses a vacuum to pull the ram back up and it would require the piston the travel so far before creating enough vacuum to pull the ram based on how you described the operation.

The Green Giant is a beast!!! Nice. I only run a 50 lbs little giant. ( it hits harder than most others I've seen) I am starting to shop for my next hammer. Not sure to go with a brand new Anyang , or shop for something older. Any thoughts Alec? Great videos. I watch them all. Very fun, entertaining, and informative. Hammer on man!!!

Great!

the green giant . best machine

I've finally placed his face... Is he Stuart Little's big human brother? Just ribbing ya Alec. Love you're videos, your energy, and your product. you do some beautiful work.

I real like that hammer great vid..

@Alec Steele I am a new subber, but have watch a little b4 subbing. Love the channel, and all the things you make. I would call this Godzilla being so old, green, and monstrous. :) Love your channel keep up the good work, and stay safe.

The Green GIANT!!!

The Green Giant indeed!

The green giant!

The Pilkington 😁 !

That my friend, is the GREEN GIANT

..it should be The "Jolly" Green Giant !! old saying- The tools are only as good as the man using them. You, use them well!!...

@dannymo4390

5 жыл бұрын

true! tools are only extensions, and a "Jolly" Green Giant indeed!

I bet that machine built one or 2 Cromwells :) nice Vid. Keep it up please

THE GREEN GIANT!!

Maybe someday, I'll have a wee green giant of my own! *sigh*

Nicely forged words...

THE GREEN GIANT!!!!!

i like THE GREEN GIANT !!!

Can this be a "Canadian" Pilkington? Have found an advertising poster from 1906 from canada And they measuring in metric ...? because of the "200" 200 mm instead of 8 inches for the hammer diameter

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Axel K that's so cool! Can you send me a photo of the poster!? I'd love to see it! Info@alecsteeleblacksmith.com

@axelk4921

7 жыл бұрын

here is a link were i found this ther is one more from 1895 www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/imagedetail.aspx?id=8688

@SwordandKeyboard29

7 жыл бұрын

1906 was well before canada switched to metric. possible, but not likely. We started implementing the metric system in the 1970's

Been looking through the comments, and I can't believe I haven't seen anyone suggest to name it Carl yet.

Were Dave Lisch's hammers larger than that?

The green giant :P sounds like sweetcorn

THE GREEN GIANT!

The green giant! Lol

The green giant :)

#THE GREEN GIANT Thax for the info🍀🍀⚒🏈🍀

Could the 200 be the model? Like blah 5000. 5k has nothing to do with blah, but is either 5th generation or sounds cool

Can you still find these out there?

Just asking this might be a stupid question but is there such a thing called a mobile power hammer?

what are the pitfalls regarding kick and recoil from the workpiece..?....im in awe of....THE JOLLY....GREEN GIANT...

THE GREEN GIANT frikkin rules.

Why not press forge vs hammer or drop forge, doesnt press forging yield a better product, albeit slower?

Whats the story behind the fire alarm in the background?

jolly green giant.... alright now, stop, hammer time :)