I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
Building a diesel burner how hard can it beswdweeb2021-09-14 | Can I build a metal melting furnace burner that doesn't use an air compressor or require a propane preheat cycle? There's got to be a way.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcastingTrying Vegemite for the 1st timeswdweeb2023-08-12 | Trying Vegemite for the first time. I'm always up for trying new foods. A friend of mine in Australia sent me a couple of packets of Vegemite to try. He said its an acquired taste π
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#beablessing #metalcastingWhat really caused the Liberty Bell to crackswdweeb2023-07-04 | There are a few credible theories on why the Liberty Bell cracked. we're going to show evidence of what caused the bell to crack.
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Some interesting links from the video en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_viscosities Making glass from copper youtu.be/LO9j4KodTsE?t=68 What happens when you donβt have enough copper Casting fluted bells youtu.be/GtCCInYKiqk?t=750 what happens when you have too much copper Timeline of bell events ushistory.org/libertybell/timeline.html Β 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Casting history of the bell 03:34 Too little copper 05:14 Too much copper 08:50 80 years of service 10:10 two main theories 12:04 Water simulation 20:56 My opinion
#beablessing #metalcastingJust how gassy is your metalswdweeb2023-05-26 | Way back when a guy named Archimedes figured out a way that you can easily tell how much gas is in your metal. Stick around to the end when I give stuff away.
#beablessing #metalcasting #aluminumcastingThe incredible story behind the Honor Bellswdweeb2023-01-04 | The Honor Bell was created to honor veterans at their funerals. We'll take a look at the creation and use of the bell as well as how the bell was actually cast.
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#beablessing #metalcastingReviewing the Vevor SD-25 wire stripping toolswdweeb2022-12-05 | I recently got a Vevor SD-25 wire stripping machine. I do a quick unboxing and review of the product in this video. Bottom line, it's a pretty nice tool.
#beablessing #metalcastingAluminum casting - Complete sand casting process in under three minutesswdweeb2022-09-05 | Help keep the videos ad free and purchase many of the items you see in the video at http://plmfoundries.com
#beablessing #metalcastingWhats it say?swdweeb2021-12-13 | I felt inspired to cast this plaque. I'm not sayin' what it says. That's for you to figure out.
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#beablessing #metalcasting #shortsCasting an Italian Bellswdweeb2021-11-22 | A bell lover in Italy sent me a design for a bell that he developed. A friend of the channel stopped by and wanted to cast something. It was a marriage made in Heaven. Too bad we cast in aluminum. Next time bronze.
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#beablessing #metalcastingMetal casting the University of Oklahoma emblemswdweeb2021-11-02 | This one is for my brother from a different mother, my favorite Ironman. Go Sooners!
#beablessing #metalcastingGreat homemade sand mullerswdweeb2021-09-11 | Don't know what a muller is? Check it out. Not afraid of anything? Check it out. π
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#aluminumcasting #beablessing #metalcastingCasting a Kansas State University Wildcat emblemswdweeb2021-09-06 | I was asked if I'd cast a Kansas State University Wildcat plaque. I did the modeling and made the pattern, then they figured out they couldnβt afford it. So I went ahead and cast it and am giving it to a friend as a gift.
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#shorts #beablessing #metalcastingCasting failswdweeb2021-08-19 | You know what they say, the worst day casting is better than the best day working π
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#shorts #beablessing #metalcastingMaking foundry tools - casting spruesswdweeb2021-08-05 | Casting sprues from the bottom up. The only way to pour π
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I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcastingOh the things I do for you #shortsswdweeb2021-08-02 | Turned the flask so you could get a better view but then I couldn't see what was happening and I nearly starved the sprue. Full video coming out Thursday morning. Keep an eye out, there will be a special offer for the shop in the video.
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I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcastingCasting a rapping tool for the foundryswdweeb2021-07-26 | Help keep the videos ad free and purchase many of the items you see in the video at http://plmfoundries.com
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcastingMetal casting #shortsswdweeb2021-07-24 | Casting a new tool for the home foundry. Full video out in a day or two.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #shortsAnodizing castings from aluminum cansswdweeb2021-07-04 | Decided to try a test of a low-silicon aluminum alloy, namely cans. The results were most interesting. Two casting and two pours in this one.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#flytheflag #beablessing #metalcastingHappy accidents - First anodizing attemptswdweeb2021-05-07 | cast an aluminum plaque with the intention of anodizing and dyeing it. This was my first attempt at anodization and well... I can stand to learn a few things.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedDiamond in the rough Adventures in bottom feedingswdweeb2021-04-01 | My buddy artbyadrock asked me to collaborate on a video with him. He wanted to cast diamonds... giant diamonds. I took the opportunity to learn a new technique using a cheek.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedCasting desk art and making rookie mistakesswdweeb2021-03-24 | Cast a decorative aluminum heart for some desk art. Along the way I made a number of rookie mistakes.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedCasting a Valentines Jewelry Boxswdweeb2021-02-14 | Casting a jewelry box for my wife on Valentine's Day. Two-part heart-shaped box cast and polished aluminum
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedFoundry side chat 15 Just sayin hiswdweeb2021-02-12 | I know some of you don't like these videos where I just talk. Well, just for you there are two pours and a big flame in this one π I just wanted to take a minute to say hi and bring up to date on my next video and other projects I've been working on.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelated
0:00 - Opening 1:42 - Pours 3:28 - Big flame!casting a golden horseshoe - lessons in aluminum bronzeswdweeb2021-01-08 | This is a subscriber request, casting a horseshoe in aluminum bronze. Turned out to be a good teaching moment so here it is.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedCasting a frying pan - Round duexswdweeb2021-01-01 | I revisit a failed casting from two years ago and get it right this time. Casting in the cope.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#Happynewyear #metalcasting #beablessing #notcovidrelatedUsing a match plate plus a little rantswdweeb2020-12-18 | Went into production mode casting 40 Christmas ornaments. I made a match plate to help speed things along. If you've got to cast a lot of anything, you should definitely consider using a match plate.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
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#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedEverything you need to cast ingotsswdweeb2020-12-10 | Just like the title says, this video goes over everything you need to start melting metal and casting ingots.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedCasting the coolest furnace badge on YouTubeswdweeb2020-11-21 | My new furnace needed one last item to be complete, a badge. I collaborated with Julian HG on this project. It came out better than I could have imagined.
Go check out his video at youtu.be/1yzvksZqaLQ while you're at it subscribe to his channel. He does incredible work.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedBuilding a professional-grade foundry furnaceswdweeb2020-11-15 | Full build process on a new foundry furnace that I built. Bold words, but I think this is the best looking furnace on YouTube.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#beablessing #metalcasting #notcovidrelatedCrucible numbers decipheredswdweeb2020-11-03 | Ever wonder what those numbers mean when you order a crucible? I use a #4-6kg crucible. #4 what? 6kg of what? Well, I've finally broken the code.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedUnveiling my new foundry furnaceswdweeb2020-10-27 | I have just built a new foundry furnace and I think its a beauty. This is simply an unveiling video, the build video is coming soon.
There is a pour in this video with the molding starting at 06:31 and the metal actually leaving the crucible at 11:30. Enjoy the music :-D
Visit me on Instagram at instagram.com/realswdweeb There are several pictures documenting the progress of the build.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
0:00 Introduction 1:40 Showing off the furnace 6:31 Building the mold 11:30 Pouring the metal
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedburner retro-fitswdweeb2020-10-20 | In the process of building a new bigger, better, stronger, faster... furnace I needed to modify the burner to fit in the furnace. I decided to model the burner mount after the one I see on the Devil Forge furnaces.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedCasting pet name plaquesswdweeb2020-10-06 | A guy that helps our farrier out asked me if I'd cast some name plates for some pets. Here's the complete process.
A big thank you to BigstackD for his promotion of my channel as well. Thanks bud!
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to Cast Metal - Feedersswdweeb2020-09-29 | All alloys shrink, some like frightened turtles. Feeders are used to control unacceptable levels of shrinkage in our molds. There are four pours in the video with various feeder placements to illustrate the effects of good placement and bad placement.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedFoundry side chat 14 - I cant cast thisswdweeb2020-09-25 | Warning!! No metal is poured in this video.
Hey, I'm wrapping up one series and proposing a new one but I need your help if we're going to pull it off.
Email me at swdweeb@gmail.com if you'd like to be part of this new series.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to cast metal Ventsswdweeb2020-09-22 | We all do it, we all vent gas π Today we're talking about venting our molds.
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to cast metal - Head pressureswdweeb2020-09-15 | Head pressure, you hear it all of the time. "We need to increase head pressure to get a better finish." Do we? Let's take a look at head pressure how it works and question how much do you really need?
I get asked about the moisture content of my sand. I have settled on a ratio of about 2 liters of sand and 36-42ish ml of water for my ratio. I start with sand that is dry.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to Cast Metal Offset Pouring Basinswdweeb2020-09-08 | The offset pouring basin is the third component in the naturally pressurized gravity fed system. Other components include the tapered sprue and runners/gates. This video has one of the longest continuous pours I've done at ten seconds long.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to cast metal - runners and gatesswdweeb2020-09-01 | Fifth in the series of learning to cast metal. This video deals with runners and gates in a mold. All of the parts of the running system work together, the pouring basin, tapered sprue, runner, and gate of a properly designed running system deliver metal to the part with a minimal amount of porosity.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelated #metalcastingLearning to cast metal - tapered sprueswdweeb2020-08-25 | As we endeavor to reduce the porosity in our pours, you know so we don't get parts that look like they were cast using aluminum foam, the tapered sprue is an important tool in that endeavor. This video is chock full demonstrations showing why a tapered sprue will help. There are other things we need to as well, but this is a big part of it.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedCasting an anthillswdweeb2020-08-18 | Decided to do something a little different for this video. I cast an anthill that weighed in at just under two pounds/one kilo. It came out great. Enjoy. The pour in this video is 12.25 seconds long, it just goes on and on.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedLearning to cast metal - Ramming Sandswdweeb2020-08-11 | The third in my series of me learning to cast metal. This video is deals with the basics of ramming sand and how different techniques and different tools yield different results. If you're looking to make a sand ramming tool you might want to watch.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedCasting Cool Ranch Doritosswdweeb2020-08-06 | My buddy artbyadrock asked me if I wanted to do a video with him. I said sure, what are we doing. He said "snack food". Without thinking I said I would cast Doritos. They were tougher than I thought but they came out nice. Four pours in this video.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelated #artbyadrockLearning to cast metal - vocabularyswdweeb2020-08-04 | Second in a series of videos documenting my learning to cast metal. This video identifies a lot, not all, of terms used in the casting world. It's quick so strap in and lets go. And of course, there is a pour at the end.
And before I forget, we don;t smelt, we melt. Smelting in the process of removing metal from ore.
#notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedlearning to cast metal - Introductionswdweeb2020-07-28 | This is the introductory video in a series of videos documenting things I've learned while learning to cast metal. Consider this an overview of the series. We'll cover a number of topics along the way and every video, including this one, will have a pour in it.
#notapoliticalad #covidrelatedFoundry Side Chat 13 - Finding my Mojoswdweeb2020-07-27 | Its been a long time since I've published anything. That's all changing now. I've got a backlog of videos ready to go up. Thanks for hanging in there with me. #notapoliticalad #notcovidrelatedHow to make a face mask with adjustable earpieces no elastic requiredswdweeb2020-04-02 | After making a number of masks for family, friends, and an assisted/independent living facility, I quickly learned that one size doesn't fit all. This is a fix that I came up with to provide an adjustable mask that doesn't require increasingly hard to find elastic.