Alec Steele

Alec Steele

@alecsteele

I'm Alec Steele, I make stuff out of metal and share the process in weekly videos. Lately that’s meant forgewelding weird alloys together, making my own tools, repairing 100 year old machines, and chasing ideas that sometimes work and sometimes very much don’t. The shop is where I learn, screw up, fix it, and (hopefully) in the end, make something cool. My goal is to get you itching to make something too, so if my videos make you want to pick up a hammer or turn on your belt grinder, that's gre

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I've Dreamt of Owning This Hammer Since I Was 11
This is Why They Don't Make These Anymore...
The Modification I Need
Making a Titanium Damascus Katana - Part 1
Can My Steam Hammer Pass a 1910 Forging Test?
The Oldest Power Hammer in the World
How a New Steel Alloy Is Invented!
Whoops
Alec Steele Damascus, Part 6
Re-Restoring The Steam Hammer! Part 13
Re-Restoring The Steam Hammer! Part 12
Re-Restoring The Steam Hammer! Part 11
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Mastering the Pattern: Creating a Traditional Sgian Dubh in Damascus Steel
Techniques
Mastering the Pattern: Creating a Traditional Sgian Dubh in Damascus Steel

From stacking billets to grinding the ripples, this piece breaks down the intricate techniques required to forge a beautiful, functional Sgian Dubh.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 2 hours ago
From History to Heat Treat: Calculating the Perfect Viking Damascus Blade
Techniques
From History to Heat Treat: Calculating the Perfect Viking Damascus Blade

Dive into the complex process of pattern welding a historically inspired Viking sword, from initial design research to advanced volume calculations.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
Building the Hearth: Setting Up Your First Forge for the Craft
Equipment
Building the Hearth: Setting Up Your First Forge for the Craft

Starting the journey into blacksmithing requires more than just a hammer and hot steel. Learn the practical steps and critical safety checks needed to build a reliable, functional forge.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Forge
4 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
From Leaf to Blade: Mastering the Fundamentals of Forging O1 Steel
Techniques
From Leaf to Blade: Mastering the Fundamentals of Forging O1 Steel

Watching a beginner tackle their first piece of steel is a masterclass in patience. We break down the critical steps of forging, from basic hammering to shaping a functional knife.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Blades
4 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
From Billet to Blade: Crafting Damascus Push Daggers Under Pressure
Techniques
From Billet to Blade: Crafting Damascus Push Daggers Under Pressure

Watch how Alec Steele tackles a timed blacksmithing challenge, transforming raw damascus billets into highly detailed push daggers using precision forging and grinding techniques.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
Beyond the Fix: Understanding the Heartbeat of the Power Hammer
Troubleshooting
Beyond the Fix: Understanding the Heartbeat of the Power Hammer

When a machine breaks, understanding the underlying mechanics is everything. We dive deep into the complex valving and timing of the power hammer to prevent catastrophic failure.

Alec Steele
Alec Steele
Rogue Tradesman
3 min
0 0 0about 3 hours ago
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