TWO DIFFERENT MOLDS FOR ONE Windy Hill Foundry 2024-05-05 | Hello my friends and glad to be back. This video was made a month ago as you will figure out and my plan is to not get so far behind, going forward. I am making up WHF squares in thos video along with making a cane mill knife that is different from the ones I have done before. From there, everything gets poured and I announce some hats are now available.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
HIMIWAY D5 LONG RANGE E-BIKE Windy Hill Foundry 2024-10-13 | Hello my friends, and check out what blew in with the hurricane. I have an e-bike from HIMIWAY and at the point of writing this, have 60 miles on the odometer so far. To help demonstrate this bike, I was able to get my lovely neighbor Lindsey to assist. Until now, I had little to no knowledge of e-bikes but after receiving the D5, this makes riding bikes much more enjoyable especially for those of us reaching or middle and senior ages. himiwaybike.com/WindyHillFoundryDiscount Code: WindyHillFoundry ($50 discount on all models)
60 FOOT TROLLY Windy Hill Foundry 2024-10-13 | Well my friends, I now have a 60 foot trolly to utilize in the pouring bay along with extending out to the end of the building for easy load and unloading. Stan Zinkosky of Bar Z industrial along with Jeff and Been have completed this to accommodate a lot of lifting. I am very happily to have this in the works now as it will benefit the work we do here greatly.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
YELLOW BRASS Windy Hill Foundry 2024-09-08 | This my friends is some last second vids on what is happening this week as I get ready to start back pouring iron.The first piece is a casting for a customer in Brandon, MS which is a half hour from here. This is to match up with some existing pieces that need replacing.The second casting is off a pattern made by Caleb Leach for the Colebrook railroad.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
CAST IRON ACANTHUS ROSETTES PART 3 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-08-25 | This video is part 3 of an acanthus casting and rosettes to make this job complete. The rosettes will start off in resin to make one dozen off of the original piece. This process involves making a rubber mold, which is to be used for making the resin patterns.This work is for Brian's ornamental iron out of Minnesota.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
CAST IRON ACANTHUS WITH CORES PART 2 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-08-18 | This video is part 2 of an acanthus casting as use for a pattern that requires a 5/8" square cored hole that goes through the length of the casting.This work is for Brian's ornamental iron out of Minnesota.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
CAST IRON ACANTHUS WITH CORES PART 1 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-08-11 | This video is part 1 of preparing an acanthus casting as use for a pattern that requires a 5/8" square cored hole that goes through the length of the casting.This work is for Brian's ornamental iron out of Minnesota.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
CLOUGH42 TOOL RISER Windy Hill Foundry 2024-08-04 | This is an update on the CLOUGH42 cast iron tool riser. To get on the list, send an email toclarke@windyhillfoundry.com and put Clough42 in the subject.
LAST OF THE STREETCAR BEARINGS Windy Hill Foundry 2024-07-28 | Hello my friends and this is the final video of the streetcar bearings for the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. Each bearing set weighs 60 pounds and 180 pounds was poured in all.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
BABBITT BUSTING FOR THE MINNESOTA STREETCAR MUSEUM Windy Hill Foundry 2024-07-14 | Hello my friends. In this video I seperate the babvitt from bronze. I also give an early mention on the Clough42 solid compound risers coming up and then I make a false drag and first mold for street car bearings shells.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
ROADTRIP 2024 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-07-07 | Hello, my friends, Keith Rucker, Mike Wiggins, and myself embark on a journey out west to the Bar Z Bash.We got to see things from the road we had missed in previous trips when flying. From mountain goats(or Rams, I don't know the difference) to road runners and spectacular scenery. We were on the road for two weeks, and stayed with some awesome friends on the way. Anyway, I had a long break from work and must say I really enjoyed it but now back to work in the upcoming videos.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
USS IOWA WALKING THE PLANK! Windy Hill Foundry 2024-06-30 | Hello my friends, and welcome to the USS Iowa. I found this most fascinating and hope you will too.Keith Rucker, Mike Wiggins, and I got a personal tour of this ship after I got lost and then found. After being returned to my party, Mike Getsher gave us a well-informed tour of the steam power plant of the USS Iowa and takes us to the battle room as I call it to see how old school technologies made superb accuracy possible. I want to thank the following for making this happenMike Getscher Executive Vise President & COO ofNational Museum of the Surface NavyMarann FenglerCommunications SpecialistOffice of the CEODavid MoserEngineering Managerpatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
PLASMA CUTTING GATES AND RISERS Windy Hill Foundry 2024-06-23 | Hello, my friends. This video concludes a project I have been working on for a greenhouse in West Virginia. The greenhouse is Victorian, and Chris Voleck of the Elwood Estate needed 5 different castings of numerous pieces to complete this project. I have been missing use of the plasma cutter due to construction, which cut off my supply of air. everlastgenerators.com/product/plasma/powerplasma-82i?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_content=621023624869&keyword=everlast%20plasma%20cutter%2082i&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj9-zBhDyARIsAERjds3-qJp7rsRbDku8A8jRgOMPFQGd1bR-A9vKn0vyJg-XX9pF5cVtsdcaAl0ZEALw_wcBElmwood Estate(434) 422-0258 https://g.co/kgs/rK7g7Wypatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
FOUNDRY DRAMA Windy Hill Foundry 2024-06-09 | The final casting for the BAR Z 2024 event is completed. There is too much to mention going on in this video but the majority of it is focused on iron castings for a Victorian greenhouse in West Virginia. I also address some ideas I want to run across with you so listen up and give me your feedback.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
FOUNDRY PATTERN MADNESS! Windy Hill Foundry 2024-05-19 | Hello my friends. This video is all over the place, and as I explain, this is close to my real world. I am currently adding filler and sanding existing castings for a vintage greenhouse under restoration, which I will explain in more detail soon.I also show using the Creality Falcon 2 PRO, the beginning of a new angle block pattern and of course, the Bar Z Summer Bash logo.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorhttps://s.zbanx.com/r/DQB16g5kIG7ICode：FNPALL10CREALITYstore.creality.com/products/falcon2-pro-enclosed-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=zbkol01
BRONZE RUDDER SHOE Windy Hill Foundry 2024-04-14 | Hello my friends, this video is on molding and casting a bronze rudder shoe for a 26ft Contessa sailboat that my friend Dan is restoring. This shoe is also a bearing bracket to help stabilize the rudder along with serve as a skid plate setup to keep debris from being hooked. There is plenty to see here from molten metal in contact with moisture to some updates on the building construction.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
WHATS HAPPENING Windy Hill Foundry 2024-04-07 | Hello, my friends, and I hope you are doing well.This video shows what talented individuals can do when they know the plan. We have walls up, rooms built, and the foundation for the trolley in the pouring bay. I want to thank everyone who helped during this event and give special recognition to each of these guys. Eddie WilsonSean ThompsonDon Newcomb Little Don LeeBig Done LeeSteven MckinleySteve WatkinsTristenKeith Rucker Stan Zinkosky Roger Ohlsson JeffJames T. Kilroy Brian MorrisDon Maderepatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
TALLY HO CAPSTAN PART5 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-03-24 | Hello my friends, this video I on the finished casting for the Tally Ho. After 4 castings we have a good one. This was a team effort and I want to thank the following for all their hard work and dedication to make this happen.EDDIE WILSONJAMES T. KILROYSEAN THOMPSONSTEVE WATKINSDON NEWCOMBThis video also gives a hint of the construction going on at Windy Hill Foundry and will be covered in a separate video in the near future.Be sure to check out Steve Watkins channel where he covers this in more detail.PS: THERE WERE NO HORSES INJURED IN THIS VIDEO
USING CREALITY FALCON 2 PRO FOR LASER CUT VERTICAL FLASK Windy Hill Foundry 2024-03-06 | Hello my friends, Creality was generous to me once again and provided us with the FALCON 2 PRO. This laser cutter/engraver is a really nice machine for home and shop. Yes, I said home because this machine keeps the smoke in the machine and out the duct, a very nice touch along with a camera to easily and accurately position the work without the need of running a frame cycle.If you would be interested in the FALCON 2 PRO, click on the below link.https://s.zbanx.com/r/DQB16g5kIG7ICode：FNPALL10CREALITYGet the following discounts which are good for March 5th - 12th. UP TO 24 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON THE 22 WATT UP TO 15 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON THE 40 WATTstore.creality.com/products/falcon2-pro-enclosed-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=zbkol01
TALLY HO CAPSTAN PART 4 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-02-25 | Hello my friends. This video covers over two weeks in time frame because we lost a crucible on our attempt to pour the PERFECT MOLD. Plenty of suspense and drama to start your Sunday morning. patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Announcement and updates Windy Hill Foundry 2024-02-23 | Hello my friends. I am just giving some updates along with announcements. Have a good day
TALLY HO CAPSTAN PART3 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-02-11 | This begins with the sodium silicate cores that will be added to the first successful mold for the Tally Ho capstan. I want to thank my friends who, without their help, would have made for a much more challenging time getting this mold made. James T. Kilroy of Vicksburg Eddie Wilson of MadisonSean Thompson of Jackson have each been able to make multiple trips out to Windy Hill Foundry to help make this project. I want to also thank a past customer of mine and good friend, Eric McDonald for coming out and bringing Walt Grayson of WJTV. Walt shot some video that some of you are now familiar with that gave a sneak peak into this trial pour.youtu.be/Xbw49fF7vw4?si=Tq2TEVJFPsC7RMfupatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
TALLY HO CAPSTAN PART2 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-02-04 | This my friends is the first attempt to make the mold for the Tally Ho capstan. I get half way into this only to realize this is more than Josie, Dollar and I can handle. As with any mold we make for the first time, things don't always go as planned and like this capstan, the plan is made and changed every minute as we experiment to see what works best. I want to thank Eddie and Sam for dropping what they were doing to help finish this first attempt, especially with very late notice.patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
ABOUT THE NEWS REEL Windy Hill Foundry 2024-01-31 | Hello my friends, the video circulating is not the actual capstan dome.
TALLY HO CAPSTAN PART1 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-01-28 | This my friends is the flask construction for the Tall Ho capstan where I make a custom flask just for this project. The flask we currently have on hand would require this mold to be a half ton and to counter that, I choose an octagonal flask to reduce the weight 500 to 600 pounds. The following tools used in this video include the Everlast 82i plasma cutter and the Creality Falcon 2 40 wattyoutu.be/lt3Lso4llEo?si=aY_eELJSjh73zt-Tyoutu.be/tOfZrLiBW7A?si=PaX6xze3CsM1CIFRIf you are in the market for a plasma cutter like the Everlast 82i be sure to go to Everlastgenerators.com or contact Jesse at (650) 588-8588patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Pattress plates for the Miles Bruton House in Charleston, S.C. Windy Hill Foundry 2024-01-21 | This video is of several things happening here at Windy Hill Foundry from new light installation to my standard foundry work. The pattess plates are for the Miles Bruton home in Charleston, South Carolina, and it was completed in 1769. This may be the oldest home we have had the honor of contributing to as for colonial/federal restoration. Keep in mind the finish is beneath the skin of clay and sand and doesn't do the appearance justice until knocked off with a wire brush which you will see next week as we turn to molding the capstan for the Tally Ho.If you are in the market for a plasma cutter like the Everlast 82i be sure to go to Everlastgenerators.com or contact Jesse at (650) 588-8588patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
DIRESTA BANDSAW WEIGHT WHF 39 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-01-14 | This video is on Jimmy Diresta's counter weight. This goes on the huge band saw that Keith Rucker has restored and the only thing missing is this chunk of iron. Unfortunately this took 4 attempts to get right as the core was oversize (thanks to my rushed calculations) and shrinkage haunted me on each one.youtube.com/@VintageMachinery?si=vW019vTRkk5XeidDyoutube.com/@jimmydiresta?si=sayb7CWNTqtO7ljTpatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
ZIMMERMAN SHUTTER BRACKETS PART2 WHF38 Windy Hill Foundry 2024-01-07 | HAPPY NEW YEAR my friends. This is the pour and prep work required to get this job completed. I also give you a peek at what I have in the works for my patreon members and I show new lights coming to the grinding area along with some good news on the Tally Ho Capstan patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
ZIMMERMAN SHUTTER BRACKETS PART1 WHF37 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-12-24 | Hello my friends and Merry Christmas. If you want to see some tedious molding then this video is for you. In this first part I spend the first half of this video just coping the false drag. In real time, this took 2 hours but thanks to the magic of video editing, I hopefully don't bore youpatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
EVERLAST 82I WHF36 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-12-23 | Hello my friends and check out what we have for cutting gates in hard to reach areas. Not only does this cut every material we cast, it eliminates grinding dust that is generated from cut off wheels . I want to thank Everlast along with Steve Watkins for setting this up. If you are in the market for a plasma cutter be sure to go to Everlastgenerators.com or contact Jesse at (650) 588-8588patreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
ZIMMERMAN BRACKETS, DIRESTA WEIGHT AND TALLY HO WHF 35 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-12-17 | Due to being ill I am finally getting ready to crank out video again. In this video I explain what is happening and what to look for in the next couple weekspatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
CEMETERY RESTORATION Windy Hill Foundry 2023-12-03 | Hello friends, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving last week. I start this video illustrating my TG turkey and it was delicious.Next, I mold and cast cemetery fencing which, unlike my other molds, is nested.These castings are made for Mr. Brian Ainsworth of Bray Sheetmetal in Little Rock Arkansas.Michael Wiggins is the pattern maker who helped us out with this project.Stick around and I explain upcoming projects along with announce my new Patreon account. Also, I want to thank my good friend Laura @CastIronGypsy for helping me get Patreon launched.PATREONpatreon.com/windyhillfoundry?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
WE HAVE A WINNER! Windy Hill Foundry 2023-11-24 | Thankyou to all of the participants and hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving
GIVING AWAY A BRAND NEW CREALITY FALCON 2 40-WATT Windy Hill Foundry 2023-11-23 | Hello, my friends and Happy Thanksgiving!We are giving away a brand new, unopened Falcon 2 40-watt laser with forced air from Creality and just in time for Christmas. In this video my wife and I show using our Falcon 2 to make a pattern for a new sign. The first attempt to make the casting was not a success but the pattern worked out great. Watch the video to learn more about the machine and the giveaway. The casting is cast iron, I had said bronze early in the video but because of some jobs we were pouring in Iron, the end result is Cast iron.Criteria for participating is as follows: You must be in the USA You must give the weight of the casting at the end of this video in GRAMS Only one comment per person so no multiple guesses Winner pays shipping You have until 6pm today and then comments are disabled Only in YouTube comments for this video can the winner be selectedDTC link: https://s.zbanx.com/r/x09TWBFa9jbvCode: FALCONAmazon link: amazon.com/dp/B0C6XG1XCSCode: FN1107AAyoutube.com/@UCMU3k22iRfoR0z3BfL352LA
MAKING FLY WHEELS WHF 31 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-11-12 | Yes, my friends, we also do cast iron flywheels. This video covers the molding, pouring, and grind process to complete two 12" flywheels for a customer in Tennessee. From there I take you to the Soule Steam Festival and introduce you to some of my subscribers and then there is Rusty and his margarita machine.
WHF 30 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-10-29 | This, my friends, is some highlights of what happened this week at WINDY HILL FOUNDRY. Bronze bracket moldingHand wheel moldingKnockers (door knockers)Backhoe ideasSodium Silicate coresPlasma cuttingThe Tally Ho patterns have arrivedeverlastgenerators.com/product/plasma/powerplasma-82i?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4vKpBhCZARIsAOKHoWTaJ9TXHyYFVIxOER_UJiRNC72IbUcep1LGSWCuFDkSMMCeG0hI3m4aApsiEALw_wcB
BRONZE TANK BRACKET WHF 29 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-10-22 | Hello my friends, this video contains the following.Bronze bracket that holds the cooling water tank for the 1926 Foos Flywheel Winch Engine.Broken muller springModel A1937 Cord superchargedMinnesota Streetcar Bearings come to an end.Josie goes bowlingDollar turns into a mountain goatNew product available (just in time for Christmas)
THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY! WHF 28 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-10-15 | Hello my friends, this is a short video to inform you of an upcoming giveaway!On Thanksgiving day we will be giving someone a brand new Falcon2 40 watt laser by Creality
BRASS FLINTLOCK PARTS, BRONZE TRAIN AND STREETCAR BEARINGS WHF-27 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-10-15 | Hello my friends, this video includes a custom truckone of my neighbors have who is getting ready for "CRUSING THE COAST". From there I show what is the coming end to the Minnesota Streetcar Museum along with the connecting rod bearing for the Georgia Museum of Agriculture that use a Vulcan engine to carry passengers through the park. I decide to share my brilliance in how NOT to use a Max spindle sander
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS FOR VINTAGEMACHINERY.ORG PART3 WHF26 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-10-01 | This my friends has a lot of the following packed into onePart 3 of the Vulcan locomotive bearingsChicken feed standCasting soveniers The Houston FlywheelersBlacksmithingDollarMinnesota Streetcar bearingsSurface plateBellAnvil Shooting
CORES FOR CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS 1917 VULCAN PART 2 WHF25 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-09-24 | Hello my friends, this video is on making the cores for connecting rods that Keith Rucker is rebuilding for the Georgia Museum Of Agriculture. part 2
CORES FOR CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS 1917 VULCAN PART 1 WHF24 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-09-17 | Hello my friends, this video is on making the cores for connecting rods that Keith Rucker is rebuilding for the Georgia Museum Of Agriculture. Because I got very ill Thursday morning I decided to make this video a two part series to avoid losing much needed sleep.
MAKING A PATTERN WITH THE CREALITY 40 WATT FALCON 2 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-09-10 | Hello my friends, watch me use a Falcon 2, 40 watt laser to cut not only the pattern but also make a flask for a historic plaque we cast. If you are in the market for a laser, I highly recommend you watch this and afterwards click on the below link. cutt.ly/TwgDAybtuse code N6UAT7WYstore.creality.com/pages/laser-engravers-home?aid=ZBUSCode：FALCONALL
Minnesota Streetcar Museum WHF23 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-09-03 | This is the continuation of the bronze bearing poured for the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. These are the largest bearings poured at Windy Hill Foundry.The Minnesota Streetcar Museum furnished the bronze from old Streetcar repairs to help keep the bearings as close to original as possible.Be sure to check out their channel at youtube.com/@MinnesotaStreetcarMuseum?si=c7VnNC8nf7kCnIhZ
WHF 22 CORE BOXES AND PATTERNS Windy Hill Foundry 2023-08-27 | #corebox #diresta #bronze #casting #molding #madeinmississippi
The Muller Report pt3 Windy Hill Foundry 2023-08-13 | Hello, my friends. Let me take you down another one of my trecherous journeys as I get the squeeze jolt(Molding Machine) up and running. Later, I show you what's under the hood of my sand muller. The wheel locked up and I attempt to remove it.
WHF 20 STOVE LEGS Windy Hill Foundry 2023-07-30 | Hello my friends. This video starts off with the frustration on maintenance. Once I get my belt sander running, we jump to molding stove legs for a customer in California. This set of castings, unlike most castings, were free of voids and pits and had an exceptional finish to put right in the sand. Also, I include an update on construction. my father n law, along with his brother, came down from Iowa and framed up the bathroom l. Afterwards, they built Josie a chicken coop.
WHF 19 ANCIENT FOUNDRY PATTERNS Windy Hill Foundry 2023-07-23 | Hello my friends, the first part of this presents a collection of beautiful molding tools given to Windy Hill Foundry by Keith Rucker of VintageMachinery.org and includes a furnace he built several years ago as he realized he can't do both Foundry work and machining. I am very grateful for these and will be using these in upcoming videos. Next, I take you to a place I have wanted to see for years in Selma, Alabama. The Depot Museum, a fascinating building that contains remnants of Selma's rich past. Foundry and forge work have existed in this town since the 1850's and the museum contains some beautiful patterns of that era, including a pot belly stove pattern. Once the curator, Beth, understood I was there to see the patterns, she introduced me to a (behind the scenes stash) that was a real eye opener and I am honored to be able to take you with me on this journey.
UNBOXING OF LASERPECKER 3 - METAL & PLASTIC HANDHELD LASER ENGRAVER Windy Hill Foundry 2023-07-16 | Hello my friends. We were provided a LASERPECKER 3 laser engraver by LASERPECKER to do a video along with test. Because I feel this is a useful tool to include in our business, we gladly accepted the offer.We have two different production jobs that require sequential serial number on non-ferrous castings. In this video, we put the LASERPECKER 3 through the test with very nice results along with testing on gray cast iron scale. If you are in the market for a verstile laser ingraver, check out the link below.with any purchase over $800, you can save $50 by using (Clarke50) in the coupon codelaserpecker.net/products/laserpecker-3-metal-laser-engraver?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=L3_windyhillfoundrylaserpecker.net/products/laserpecker-3-metal-laser-engraver?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=kol&utm_campaign=L3_windyhillfoundryhttps://amz.run/6qT3
