For a young man you have an amazing wealth of knowledge, and your teaching classes. Good on you Sir, and thank you for sharing your videos, I very much enjoy them.

@AB-uv9kg

7 жыл бұрын

Anonymous44 You know nothing don't try to correct him.

@dfbess

7 жыл бұрын

Anonymous44 fail...

@rokzabukovec4685

7 жыл бұрын

lol

@codynapier1001

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex this is what boys should be doing instead of sitting on the phone all day

@jimmygreenspan8832

2 жыл бұрын

He cheated. Old soul. Was probably a blacksmith in a past life.

If we put Alec in a sauna and then plunge him in a tub of cold water.... do we get hardened steele?

@tomahoks

5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Tervonen A heart attack more likely, LOL.

@cxs7966

5 жыл бұрын

+Tom Ahoks r/woooosh

@DMalek

5 жыл бұрын

We all know what happens to mans part when its interacted with cold water? Not very steel hardened :P

@gregorymallet-prevost6337

5 жыл бұрын

@@DMalek hi ji bb0

@TheBellows000

5 жыл бұрын

Alec is already harder than any steel alloy known to man, he doesn't need hardening.

The class was amazing! You're a great instructor. Thanks again!

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+JohnMichael Ayers Thank you my friend! Pleasure having you here 😀😀😀

@titobrown708

7 жыл бұрын

Likewise! I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the seminar!

@erichornbeck4649

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still doing these classes alec ?

I love how you prioritize safety and press education and proper technique, but all the same find a way to make smithing fun. Alec, mate, you're the best.

Alec, when you have to talk loudly for long periods bellow from the belly not the throat. takes some getting used too, but you can get louder and save your voice for the next day. great videos man. Keep up the good work.

Honestly, the 4 man standing in a circle hitting a block of metal in a row seems like a really fun free time activity

The older Alec gets, the closer he gets to looking like Heimerdinger from League of Legends

@fsttag1

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha that’s crazy that I see this reference after quitting league

@rhysarthur3378

3 жыл бұрын

League of legends is for cucks

@littlegrifflett4199

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god ur right lmaoo

@kane4013

Жыл бұрын

Or a caricature of Rick Astley

Thanks for hitting on the safety topic as well sharing your class.

@1pcfred

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah blacksmithing definitely needs more safety Sallys

@mossyhollow3732

7 жыл бұрын

is that some sexist sarcasim?

As a teacher I love the enthusiasm and care you put forth in your videos. Ive always wanted to take a blacksmithing class , unfortunately I'm in the US but, I learn something just from watching. Your words are articulate, and through your energy and enthusiasm , you instill that same joy of your craft onto others. Well done. PS I love the hair and your glasses, you have style.

6:46 oh my. the guy on the right 😂😩

@1pcfred

7 жыл бұрын

Manly men doing manly things?

@hemanofgreyskul5219

7 жыл бұрын

Cadon Christian i know right😂

@1pcfred

7 жыл бұрын

+Frederik N That is in all likelihood one of those you had to be there scenarios I'm sure.

@he-mansuncle7661

7 жыл бұрын

Mechanicus 😂 😂

@1pcfred

7 жыл бұрын

+Mechanicus ah humans. Forever the optimists.

I got a piece of a hammer in my chest from when I was young and dumb. Still have to explain to the dr sometimes because it shows up on xrays.

@stickyricky345

6 жыл бұрын

that happened to me! we were on a job tearing out hardwoods and we had a few temps that had no tools, so i gave them a few of my extra prybars i had on hand. so then i was left with two claw hammers with which i used both heads together, using a hammer as a prybar. long story short i had to have surgery to have the chunk removed.

@jblob5764

5 жыл бұрын

Just never get an MRI 😱

@Da_Canadian_man

5 жыл бұрын

Airports must be a pain

@toad3222

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same in my knuckle from using a lathe like a dumbass

@spartan1010101

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, just build an arc reactor in a cave with a box of scraps to keep it from reaching your heart

Brother, you need some tea! My favorite voice tea is a bunch of grated, fresh ginger root, boiling water, and a ton of honey and a ton of fresh lemon (or lime) juice. It's damn near magical! Love your videos!

@blacksheep_77

7 жыл бұрын

gregiep wow...was thinking the exact same thing! Ginger tea with garlic is good too. Kills voice box pain and tastes good to. Alex...found you through the Samurai. Saw that Damascus chisel slick you made. Great work. Already subbed in.

@danielmoss2089

7 жыл бұрын

Might try that my self sounds like a great idea

@preacherjohn

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a singing teacher among other things- can confirm: ginger honey and lemon tea will help when your voice is sore - (altho' the most important thing is to breathe with the diaphragm and make that big muscle do almost all the work, instead of straining your vocal chords in the first place)

I have a piece of a sledgehammer break off and shoot through my Achilles' tendon about 6 months ago. Piece of shrapnel is still in there. That's what can happen by striking a hammer with a hammer. I have a video on my channel about the aftermath.

@page76metalcraft19

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Cox ... No you dont

@texannationalist5887

6 жыл бұрын

yes he does

@tylerm4348

6 жыл бұрын

Small world, hahah I watched your super glue trick video like a month ago! Great video but kind of a misleading title lol

@bhiliktika

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen cox does anyone fucki g care about your problems

@julianfrancis3031

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Cox you should go on a show called “forged in fire” you can win up to 10,000 dollars by doing what u love

Hiya Alec I'm a volunteer at a steam museum where we have a steam powered blacksmiths forge and if your ever in the midlands are on one of our steaming days he sure to drop in and have a go with our fully operational Massey steam hammer !

I'm a 49 year old complete newb blacksmith. But you my friend are a pure joy to watch and an inspiration for all. been sub'd since before you even hit 50k but new you would be a hit the first vid I seen. Great stuff keep them coming, love it.

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Tom F Thank you my friend! Sincerely appreciate it :)

It's crazy to go and watch older videos, and see how much things have changed for you in just two years (Workshop, tools, etc.). Congrats on all your accomplishments man! Keep up the great work!

When old vids like this pop up at recommended videos.. See how long you have come Alec. damn good job . Greetings from sweden.

This is like Bear Grylls for blacksmithing. (Read in his voice for greatest effect) "We're gonna make some hammers, so listen carefully. You're gonna need to hit the steel hard and fast, cause if you don't, we'll end up with a cold piece of metal, and that's REALLY gonna stink." "That's a hardened steel anvil. It's full of sharp corners, hard surfaces, and dangerous metal. One hit from a hardened hammer and I could be out for the rest of my journey. You do NOT want to mess with a creature like that." "Now that there's a piece of steel embedded in my leg, there's only one thing I can do. I'm going to have to pee on it to sterilize the wound, then carve it out with my recently forged damascus steel fishing knife from last episode. This is not gonna be pretty."

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Davis Johnson 😂😂😂😂😂

@mikejohnson219

7 жыл бұрын

This. This is why I still have faith in humanity!! Serioulsy - I barked audibly reading this..... truly funny shit mate!

@robertgushwa1499

7 жыл бұрын

blacksmithing vidios

@Bowfella

6 жыл бұрын

Except Alex knows very well what he talks about and Bear Grylls doesn't. From showing dangerous and impractical survival tactics to knowing absolute SQUAT about Zoology he is a moron. If he didn't do all his stunts behind the safety of a camera crew, with food and medical supplies along with communications for emergency evacs, he'd be dead for sure.

@austinj6636

5 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo I’m dead af😂

I just love watching this channel take off. You out so much effort into these videos. Glad to see it finally pay off.

Coming back to these video's is like stepping back in time through a video journal in Alec's life, and for one the big step up to a larger workshop from the one featured in this video is quite impressive, so great work on that mate. And the amount of tools which he has collected over time to make all of his projects just that little bit easier is also a great achievement, I always enjoy watching blacksmiths working, it is a fine example of craftsmanship and I personally do wish I could meet Alec Steele in person and just have a beer with him because he seems like the kind of person you could really get along with, but alas being half a world apart and broke doesn't make that any easier. Overall good job Alec and well done on moving up in the world buddy.

Awesome! I wish you weren't all the way across an ocean so I could take that class (and many others)!

Years ago my friend and I were puttering around the shop when he called me over to the anvil. He had a 3/8" ball bearing sitting on the flat and as soon as I arrived he immediately took a 2 lb. hammer and raised it to hit the bearing. As the hammer was rising for his strike I shouted "Are you nuts?" and covered up as best I could against the shards that would soon come flying out in every direction. The hammer hit the ball with a dull thud--he had hit a 00 buck shot lead pellet. We got a good laugh out of that one.

So cool to help others create tools that they can use to pursue their passion. Keep up the amazing videos.

Hi Alec, I have really appreciated your crafting and kind teaching style ! Great work ! I own a tile and stone setting business in the U.S. and I love technique and making things , I definitely agree with you about feeling good when you have made something with great effort and care. Thank you for the great content =) BP

The Samurai Carpenter wants to do a collaboration with you!

@Lalaland.001

7 жыл бұрын

In what video did he say that, I must have missed that episode.

@ttttdsdcv

7 жыл бұрын

His newest one: Woodworking, A Manly Closet. I believe it was near the end.

@MrPo96

7 жыл бұрын

YES he should make an axe for him, great collab and people that like the Samurai will love Alec

@ttttdsdcv

7 жыл бұрын

or a Damascus Timber Framing Slick.

@MrPo96

7 жыл бұрын

would be even more awesome ! Alec makes the blade and the Samurai makes the handle

I can imagine hundreds of smiths working day and night trying to forge armor and weapons for an army!

keep spreading the knowledge! and the videos for those of us in the states. thanks man!

Your enthusiasm is exhilarating good sir! Keep up the Marvelous work!

When your voice goes horse from yelling or speaking loudly: lemon and honey in hot water or hot tea can help that a lot.

When will you be selling more striking anvils?

+Alec Steele I really love the way you edited together the clips of the team hammering. It was very cool! Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for publishing new content on a daily basis. I know it is a lot of work, and I am sure you spend just as much time editing as you do at the forge. We appreciate your hard work!

I'm old now, but when I went to High School we had a series of "Shop" classes. Woods I and II, Metals I and II, Drafting, Auto Mechanics and a few others. There might have been a general "Home Repairs/Maintenance" class in there too. #1 rule was to take care of the tools. TOOL MAINTENANCE! It is a lot easier to grind the mushroom off the top of the cold chisel than it is to have the stray splinter removed from the skin or eye. Oddly enough a sharp saw or cutting tool is safer than a dull one. Keep up the good work. I'll never be able to smith anything, but It is always fun to watch.

Hi, Alec! Depending on what caused the loss of your voice there may be help. If it's because you're teaching a class and are talking more and louder than usual a voice training can be very helpful. Many stage performers use this to be able to have a gig everey evening and still keep their voice. "Normal" speakers like you and me tend to just fuck up their vocal chords... Cheers, and keep on rocking ;-)

really feel for you with the voice on the way out.. good safety info.. a great vid as per usual 😁🤘👍

Hey Alec, I just went back and rewatched a bunch of your videos from when you started on KZread. It is awesome to see how far you have come! Keep up the good work.

yay! new videos from Alec! love watching you work mate!

I've got a piece of a hatchet in my hand from when I was young. I can still stick a magnet to my hand

How do you keep that hair from bursting into flames 🔥

Love your videos, love blacksmithing, keep passing on the knowledge and making awesome stuff!

Hey Alec, I love your videos! During my time at University, I studied vocal music, and as a part of that I couldn't take a day off for a tired voice. A wise graduate student shared with me this recipe for "Magic Throat Fix Tea." It's easy to make, give it a try next time the old talk box is rusty. Ingredients: 2c H2O 1 lemon 2 black tea bags 1/4c honey a few slices of fresh or candied ginger Get your water hot by whatever method is best for you. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze all the juice into the water, then toss the rest in there too for good measure. While you're at it, add the ginger too. Let that sit together for a few min, then toss in the two bags of tea and steep until it's tea. Remove all non-liquid stuff from the tea, then add a good amount of honey, stir and sip until you can talk/sing/etc. again. I hope this helps! Keep up the awesome video making!

will you ever have a class in America in the near future? P.S. loved the part where all four were swinging the sledge hammers!

@1pcfred

7 жыл бұрын

To think guys used to actually get paid to do that. Now you have to pay someone else to do it. Progress!

@jesteris25

7 жыл бұрын

a guy named Ric Furrer is a black smith and does the same thing or use to has a small youtube channel he American

@jackthompson3617

7 жыл бұрын

yitcon I believe there's groups like renaissance fairs that will host classes and etc, There's still a large amount of people in America that are skilled blacksmiths and craftsmen.

@jefflodge7061

7 жыл бұрын

@Yitcon, Alec learned from Brain Brazeal. I am not sure if Brian is doing any classes anymore, but it wouldn't hurt to check with him. His webpage hasn't been updated, but it might be worth a shot brianbrazealblacksmith.blogspot.com/

@silvermediastudio

7 жыл бұрын

To think, people used to get paid to be a mechanic, now you have to pay to learn to be one! Wow!!

Lemon juice and water Bro, helps the pipes. I use it teaching in the police world.

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy!

@schorchedtrailwalkingstick595

7 жыл бұрын

Alec Steele a teaspoon of honey helps out to

Another great video. its so relaxing to watch after a days work and I learn a small fraction of what Mr. Steele knows. ive never wanted to build a blacksmith work shop until watching Mr. Steel. Any good books to read for beginner blacksmiths? Thanks again for posting your videos they are such a joy.

Awesome video. Looks like loads of fun.

hi guy waving at the camera

JAJA.. MIN. 6:44 GUY IN NAVY BLUE, LAST GUY TO THE RIGHT. IM GUESSING HIS HAND WAS TIRED FROM ALL THAT HAMMERING JAJAJAJA.

I have only read of team sledging but to watch it brought me pure joy.

I sincerely enjoy watching your craft. Thanks again! Thanks much!

come to America and do a video with man at arm's!!

@petececcon335

7 жыл бұрын

hck49 is z

What's, uh....what's going on at 6:44?

@joelpugsley3697

5 жыл бұрын

I saw it too

@MoleMoleMole3

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao yeah idk

@erictuthill908

4 жыл бұрын

I had to back it up and watch it again because I was like did I just see what I think I saw

@solomonstello

4 жыл бұрын

What the hell.

@AydenRose04

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

That quad sledge action is amazing

Well done Alexc, love your videos! Your students were certainly trying to swing them hammers, but no one I've seen on any of your videos, even Sam, swings the hammer like you do, such efficiency in your motion, and you really do use 100% of your potential, really impressive.

this dude looks like a 15 year old version of the kid from stuart little

@Hello2uu2

7 жыл бұрын

lol he kinda does

are you related to the Professor from the Periodic Videos channel?

It's always fun to watch you work. I look forward to seeing your videos everyday. Keep it man!

Glad I found your channel. Inspiring!

2:57 When you mistake your nuts for steel on the anvil

You think you could make the sword from the new movie King Arthur ? Lol

that was awesome team work on the hammer circle!

I'm glad i saw this. The beginning really shows me how much a metal can be forged. Thanks.

hey alec how old are you

@frasersshop9487

7 жыл бұрын

ncop9 19

@airdragon1238

7 жыл бұрын

Hi spheal

@DrCrazySymbols

7 жыл бұрын

commenting for replies

@PyroX792

7 жыл бұрын

My guess is Alec is 23!

@grayem76

7 жыл бұрын

19

chip off the old block

All the best with your future classes, and hopefully your students will take their lessons and continue to prosper. These vids are priceless and very inspiring. I doubt I will be able to venture to your neighborhood any time soon, but one must start somewhere. I get a little closer everyday it seems. On a side note, no doubt you have now started looking at ways to assist your throat. I can personally recommend any tea with slippery elm and licorice in it (like Yogi: Throat Comfort), with fresh lemon juice, slices of ginger, and local honey. Added star anise and especially clove doesn't hurt, if you fancy, during the heating of the tea. It's often referred to as "Singer's Tonic" or similar, but I used a version of it when doing junior acting. It's best used as a daily ritual to help you maintain your throat health. Daily vids and speaking over loud environs is extra level punishing. That said, you did famously. Cheers!

Great video just love watching every day .

Alex, When you have the vocal issues, use Luden's wild cherry cough drops or any other drop that's made from natural ingredients. If you don't have them where you are, let me know. I'll send you a root, used by Native Americans, for sore, scratchy, nasty throat issues.

@Paelidore

7 жыл бұрын

I work at a haunted House around Halloween season, and let me tell you those things save my butt! Screaming 6-8 hours straight can really mess with your voice (obviously!).

@coen8323

7 жыл бұрын

64t120r yeah take a drop of asbest i heard it works really good

@BSJDynasty

7 жыл бұрын

i'm sure there is nothing he would rather do than eat a nameless root some random guy over the internet sent to him.

@gabrielemagnabosco8926

7 жыл бұрын

or eat some honey

@Blackarrow99

7 жыл бұрын

The Alec Steele drinking game, if it doesn't cure it - it gets you to the point where you don't care

For f*cks sake, go easy on the hair conditioner son!

@hyperhektor7733

7 жыл бұрын

he is the real life version of this fairy character :) www.schau-hin.info/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_1708602240-pumuckl-EkNRqhSuSMG_2f01840955.jpg en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumuckl

@spx2327

7 жыл бұрын

Lol :)))

@le_jiggy_garcon

7 жыл бұрын

Hyper Hektor PUMUCKL

It is so refreshing to watch someone who obviously loves their work.

That's pretty cool! Seems like an awesome experience!

No clue who you are or how I got on this video... but you have some really huge glasses for such squinty little eyes.

@stonerboner6969

6 жыл бұрын

Turtle's Reef he is one of us bröther

@williamhoward9730

5 жыл бұрын

Stonerboner69 I agree ☝️😤👏✊ don’t know with what, but I agree

Great Video and simple reasoning for the lack of hardened anvils for beginners. Great stuff as usual. cheers

Beautiful teamwork!

Praying your voice gets better. Really good, great informative video!!!

Still one of my favourite videos. I enjoy watching leaders lead, teachers teach, and mentors get their mentor on.

When I was a kid around 12 my parents used pallets to burn in our wood heater. My dad used to make me take all the nails out of the wood. I was using 2 claw hammers taking one claw under the nail and hitting it with the other hammer. The hammer head fractured and a small piece of the head went right in my center chest hitting my breast plate bone. My dad tried getting it out with tweezers so my mom wouldn't find out but no luck. So off to the doctors we went. They got the piece out and told my dad a couple millimeters over and it would have gone past my ribs and in my chest cavity. SO EVERYONE PLEASE LISTEN TO ALEC NEVER HIT HARDENED STEEL TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!! Great video Alec brought back a funny memory for me today. The funniest part of the whole incident was he tried using a magnet to get the piece out so there I was a scared 12 year old kid with a magnet stuck to my chest and my dads worried about my mom kicking his butt LOL.

Thanks for explaining a bit about hitting these metals together, I thought it must be to do with hardening, and was curious if your tools were hardened. I have no experience with metalwork I'm a plasterer. I would love to see videos explaining more about the different metals and hardning. Great work keep it up wish I had found you earlier but KZread algorithms are weird!

love this whole youtube channel, this guy would be awesome to just hang out with for a day i would think. keep up the great work!

I wish I found your videos earlier. Amazing job at all facets from the art of blacksmiths, creatively in your videos, content, maturity, safety and humor. After 4 videos Im now a fan. God bless you on your furture projects, ventures, teaching, your family and your health.

Found this page and I am really happy I did. You have such a cool channel and very interesting projects. I am looking forward to the day I have space to create my own shop and forge.

I wish I could afford a week down there learning this. Only followed you for a couple months but you make Blacksmithing look fun.

Hey there Alec, I am not much of a commenter on KZread, more of a browse and enjoy. I found your channel and your videos are amazing- I am not a blacksmith myself- I design and carve gemstones- but I really enjoy art and craftsmanship- and your videos match that in many ways .

@AlecSteele

7 жыл бұрын

+Jonathan Numer Thank you Sir!

@jonathannumer5415

7 жыл бұрын

*****​ I'd like to see you make a Jeweler's planishing hammer :D the face diameters are about 20mm

Thanks for the advice friend

Fantastic safety tip, something most people probably would not take into consideration. I know most of the time it wouldn't cross my mind a whole lot. Thanks for tips Alec, keep on being awesome and I'll keep on watching 👍

Hi Alec, New to this channel and I just wanted to say the content is excellent and I am already learning new things. Keep it up !

Just discovered your channel yesterday - am binge watching whilst working today! Loving the content and your creativity! I know nothing of blacksmithing.....yet.

I love your videos! And please keep the knives coming!

You should do a basic metallurgy for blacksmithing video. go over the different types of steel you use and what you use them for. maybe some basics on hardening?

love what you are doing , keep it up. your skilled in teaching and your trade , thanks for sharing that with the rest of the world

Another four sets of great tools made, makes me want too come make mine even more now

thank you for continually putting out quality, fun and educational content :) keep up the great work!

Great video and I loves the music too👍🏼

Well done! Looks like a good time :)

That looks like such a good time! Glad nobody got hurt

Alec steele, as a suggestion in order to save your voice, ( I was a voice performance major in college, I'm a singer). This not only applies to singing but this also applies to talking as well. You might want to check out some you tube videos and learn how to use your diaphragm this not only saves your voice but it will help you alot in other areas when you talk. Or as another suggestion I've seen glass blowers use a head mike when giving demos to the audience or students. I know it sounds goofy but what I've learned in voice lessons over the years has saved my voice from blowing out my vocal chords even when I'm yelling or needing to talk loudly. If you take care of your voice it will take care of you. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work Alec.

just found ur channel and wow now binge watching all ur stuff

I'm a very amateur metallurgist and I really enjoy your videos, edutational!

You are a great person. I hope you always stay successful!

GET WELL SOON!!!! Even my throat hurts just for listening to you man. It is OK to be a pro and not skip a day, BUT, let your body work on fixing itself.

Your Channel IS GREAT!! YOU ARE SOOOOO ENTHUSIASTIC!!! Makes me want to watch!! Keep up tbe GREAT WORK!! I wish i could come and make my own tools in a class like this.. let us know if u come to Ontario.

These are great videos. I am a beginner blacksmith in West Palm Beach, Florida. Your chanel and webite have been "amazingly fantastic" for good solid information. Keep it up! when are the tshirts ready?

The quad pounding at about 1:15 was quite awesome to watch.