Can a Novice Blacksmith Forge a Hammer Without My Help?

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My name is Alec Steele and I am a 24 year old blacksmith. We make videos about making interesting things, learning about craft and appreciating the joy of creativity. Great to have you here following along!

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[dragonrace]

Jamie needs a maker's mark for all the new things he's gonna forge

[thatonneguy]

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.

[derekbushey]

You can't be around a craftsman like Alec without picking up some skills of your own.

[USMCRabbit]

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.

[PARIAH]

Love seeing Jamie get more involved in the videos, from added commentary to full on forging, its great!

[alecrabedeau]

I 👏 am 👏 here 👏 for 👏 the 👏 Alec 👏 and 👏 Jamie 👏 content! 👍

[KiryokuYT]

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.

[TempraryName]

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!

[scotadam]

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.

[phillipstrauss]

Man. You two are the most iconic duo 9n the internet. Seeing Jamie try out new skills is very exciting

[JPWildlife]

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!

[Kfed]

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 :)

[randyphillips]

Well done, gents! Jamie taught you about caving, and you have him swinging a hammer at hot steel. Love it!

[QYXP]

Apprentice Jamie should be an entire series!!!

[everking]

I love how you and Jamie are teaching each other new skills--caving vs. smithing.

[panopticemu]

ngl I really love alec's teaching style here... always asking the right questions to get Jamie to come to the right answer

[scotadam]

Soooo... does this mean we get to have a video of Alec editing a video and Jamie watching on? :)

[clifbradley]

We get the Alec version 2.0 again? Yes

[mr.wambller]

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.

[MadWiking]

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!