Paldies, Aigar! Es jau esmu nopircis titāna uzgriežņus kausēšanai. Par elektrolīzi arī esmu lietas kursā, tiesa gan pats neesmu to mēģinājis. Nezināju par baltām dzirkstelēm. Tagad tikai gaidu, kad tikšu pie jauna 3D resin printera. To, kas man bija, es nejauši salauzu 😒 Kad būs jauns printeris, mēģināšu izliet nerūsējošā tērauda gredzenus un titāna nieciņus. Ceru, ka tas izdosies kaut kad decembrī.

Thanks! You can make a reusable silicon carbide mold, but it won’t work with all metals, and, just like graphite molds, it won’t last forever. It’s on the list of videos I want to make, but to be honest, the list is so long that I don’t know when I’ll get to it. I might make an iron mold-making video first. Cheers!

Thank You very much!

I don't see any problems. I've also done some wax casting using sand molds, and I usually freeze the wax to make it even harder.

@@ShakeTheFuture That's what I thought, but I asked anyway because better safe than sorry! Thank you.

I have not modified my microwave in any significant way. Well, I've done a few minor things, but nothing related to melting metal. In other words, if I were to buy a new microwave, I wouldn’t do anything to it. Thermal cut-off switches should not be removed. Cheers!

@ShakeTheFuture thank you my guy

That's exactly what I use it...but it does not work 😀

I understand that my english skills is retarded lvl... Lol kek.

If you are talking about the kiln, yes....it's a kapton tape, but green. Thanks for suggestions!

@@GOOGLE-IS-EVIL-EMPIRE Don't worry, I understand you just fine. You can write in Russian if you prefer.

@@ShakeTheFuture Дякую за робочий метод, я вже писав що спробував з покупними тигелями з карбіду кремнію (із під іншого облікового запису). Спробуй відлити форму під тигель з металу (опціонально -- проточити на токарному верстаті) і запресувати в неї багаторазовий тигель із суміщі карбіду кремнію і бентоніту, замість рідкого скла). Експеримент з пресом -- можна зробити саморобний із автомобільного гідравлічного домкрату (не можна використовувати чавун для форми, бо трісне і розлетиться на шматки) і рами з товстого металевого профілю або просто покласти гирю високої ваги на плунжер або кришку зі втулкою (верхню частину форми). Начебто, бентонітового вистачає на багато разів. Замість керамічної вати, можна використати плиту з матеріалу ШВП350, але це найменування жаростійкої плити російського виробництва. Пропоную подивитись із чого складається цей матеріал (ШВП) і спробувати застосовувати його. Я підозрюю, що це та сама керамічна вата, але екструзія у вигляді блоку, яка не пилить небезпечними волокнами, як скловолокно, яке не дістати з під шкіри чи з легень. Тобто метод зробити термічний захист без маніпуляцій з керамічною ватою. Дякую за якісний контент!

@@ShakeTheFuture next time i will try oogle keyboard with swipe... Hehe. Opensource, GNU/Linux, you know ;)

Thanks, that’s actually a great idea. One of the thumbnail versions did include my face, but in the end, I decided not to use it. Now that I think about it, you’re right... some of the creators I watch also have their faces in the thumbnail. I’ll give it a try-thanks for the suggestion!

I tried printing it upright, but the blade didn’t come out as sharp, and the print quality wasn’t as clean. I think the blade is a bit too thin and flexible to print upright. That said, I only tried it once-maybe with some adjustments, like slowing down the printing speed or printing multiple blades at once, it could come out better. Anyway, printing it this way was easier and faster. I mentioned this is my first knife, though technically, it’s my first if you don’t count the butter knife I made in another video. I really like the butter knife, but I don’t use it since it’s made of brass. I want to remake it in stainless steel. In the butter knife videos, I mentioned wanting to use stainless steel, but I wasn’t sure if I could melt that much of it. Now, I’m leaning toward “yes,” since I did some tests using a slightly different microwave metal melting setup. If I remake that knife, I’ll most likely print it upright, as it’s much thicker. Cheers!

@ShakeTheFuture makes sense!

Thank You very much!

Thanks! No, I’m not worried about the fire. I've been doing this for years, and sure, I've had minor accidents, but that's how I learned what to do and what not to do. In my case, I see it as safe as any other metal melting method indoors-similar to the small jewelry businesses that do metal casting indoors. I'm working with tiny amounts of metal, so even in the worst-case scenario, if I spilled a crucible full of molten metal, there would be hardly anything that could catch fire. Switching from a wooden table to a metal one was one of the last steps I took to improve safety. I’d never attempt the massive meltdowns that other channels do indoors! 😄

Thanks! I'll definitely check out some of the suggested channels. I haven't tried alloy making myself yet. Cheers!

Thank You Mike!

Thank you! It all depends on how you look at it. I've been on KZbin for over 10 years, so it's not like I started the channel 3 months ago and am complaining that nobody is watching. I worked on these microwave metal melting and kiln-making videos for over 5 years before I started publishing them. If you go back and watch my older videos, you'll see that I rarely asked people to like or share them. It never felt like the right thing to do, and I still don't feel comfortable doing it-but if big KZbinrs can, why shouldn’t I? Just the other day, someone I know asked for a raise at work, and they got it. I commented, “Of course. That's the rule of life: if you don't ask, you don't get.” This is how I see it. I know there are people who enjoy these videos, and if they can help me out by doing these small things to support the channel, I don’t see it as a problem. I see it as one human being helping another-something sincere and natural. It’s not like I’m running a vlog or other content I can fabricate 24/7. I invest a lot of time into these videos, and I think it’s only normal to ask for help when help is needed. I didn’t want to go into this, but here we are... You know why I don’t have power tools? Yes, one reason is the noise, because I live in an apartment, but there's another reason: I sold my drills and grinders to continue making these microwave metal melting videos. There were times when I couldn’t afford all the materials to keep experimenting, so I had to sell my tools. What I'm trying to say is, it’s been a long journey, and at the end of the day, I know that there are people who enjoy what I share. The better my channel is doing, more videos I can make. Thanks again for taking time to leave a comment.

Yeah but yt showed me the video in normal rotation. And I'm sure if you're sure they're out to get you..... you can use another site? I have heard "youtube shows none of my videos to anybody" in videos it showed me, once too often to believe it....I think a lot of people are stupid and unsub or "do not suggest" and when called out, tell the creator that bad KZbin did it. Or maybe your content isn't stupid enough ;) ​@@ShakeTheFuture

Just wanted to let you know that I cut out the part where I talked about the KZbin algorithm not recommending my videos. I'm mentioning it in case anyone wonders what you were referring to. For future viewers: There was a section in the video where I asked my viewers to like the video if they enjoyed it and check out another video that, in my opinion, was overlooked by the algorithm. I decided to cut that part out because this video isn't performing very well either, and I wanted to keep it shorter. That section was easy to remove without affecting the rest of the content

@@ShakeTheFuture Not sure you should be listening to an idiot like me......but fair play sir. One day I'll pluck up the courage to try your methods, they're amazing.

Thank you! I'm actually surprised that even after eight years, this product still doesn't exist. I guess it might be too expensive to manufacture. Thanks for commenting!

@@ShakeTheFuture Maybe you're the only one who had this idea, and YT doesn't seem to promote you. I can't do much, but I'll try to get you some followers.

@@hmmmmmm...k Thank You! That's very kind of you.

Normally, I use construction plaster mixed with sand or plaster of Paris mixed with sand. This time, I tried a professional investment powder, "PRESTIGE UNICAST." I like it, but I find it cracks a lot. I don't think it's the fault of the product-maybe it really needs to be used inside a metal flask, or a proper, slow burnout is required. Another possibility is that it doesn’t hold up well to microwaving, so it might need to be wrapped in foil until the end of the burnout. I actually haven’t tried that with this investment yet. I’ll need to give it a shot. Cheers!

Thank You very much for taking time to comment! Like they say.....Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end 😃

Thanks!

Thank You very much. Glad you find it useful!

Thank You very much!

Oh yes, I tried it recently! I saw someone doing it in a KZbin short, so I looked into it. Thanks! I also got borax, but I have not tried it yet. Before that I used to use boric acid.

For melting small amounts of metal it's very good.

Thank You!

Will do so. Thanks!

@@ShakeTheFuture I was thinking also you could cut the back of the knife handle in two and connect some large cables to a high current source, would make a glowing hot knife.

You never know

If you mean Wax filament, then I have a roll, but I have not used it in many years. It was way too difficult to print and way too expensive. That said, It was years ago. Maybe I need to try it out again if the filament has not spoiled. Maybe it's not as bad as I remember. Cheers!

Thank You!

I don't think he needs me 😂

Thanks! That's something I did not know (grape molases).Cheers!

Thank You!

Cheers!

I’ve never tried it, but you’re not the first to suggest it. I’m actually very happy with how PLA burns out, especially translucent PLA-it doesn’t leave any ash as far as I can tell, though colored PLA does. I’m interested in trying it out for its smoothing properties, so I might get some. Thanks for the suggestion!

I haven’t tried melting steel yet, but I have melted small amounts of stainless steel.

literally typed two whole paragraphs here but nope. what a joke YT has become. at least there is still good content.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into getting it.

Ha, ha. It might be. Thanks for watching!

Are you kidding me? Of course I remember. What a nice surprise to hear from you. I sent you an email😀

Yes, I don't know what I was thinking. Thank You! I'll know for the next time.

I have thought about alternative ways to melt metals. I even had a sponsored electical furnace coming my way, but I changed my mind and did not accept it. I realised that that's one of the reasons poeple watch this channel. Microwave metal melting. It's not to say that I won't try other melting methods, but for now there is still a lot to explore and share with the microwave metal melting. Cheers!

Those are ceramic tiles but look like wood. Cheers!

Yes, I’m actually very pleased with how the knife turned out-I really like it! It's not perfect, but it's fine. I wasn’t expecting to like it this much. Let’s just hope it cuts well once I sharpen it properly. Even if it doesn’t, I’ll use it for opening boxes and such. I think I can appreciate it more as a knife than as a number plate, which had just been hanging on the wall for years and had faded into the background. At least the knife will get some use. Cheers!

@@ShakeTheFuture I've just managed to sharpen a little pocket knife that had a slightly bent blade. I'm no expert sharpener but I managed by doing it next to a window so I could really see the edge and keep the right angle. Good daylight, a comfortable position and patience lol, it can be done 👍

@@wolfie498 Yes, I also find that sometimes you just need to take some time and don't rush things.

I have to work with whatever tools I have. I live in an apartment, so I can’t make too much noise. That’s one reason I don’t own belt sanders, grinders, or similar tools-they’re just too loud. I also don’t have space for all of them. I ended up getting rid of one of my microwaves to make room for the laser engraver. One tool in, one tool out. Thanks!

@@ShakeTheFuture Yeah, I know how that works - I also live in a small flat and don't want to traumatise the poor woman living below me.

Thanks for the comment. I’ve already made a lot of improvements to my work area. As I’ve mentioned in other videos, I have fire extinguishers, tile floors, smoke alarms and a metal table. Since I only cast small amounts of metal, it’s not quite as dangerous as other metal-melting methods. There’s really nothing in the area that could catch fire, and I’m always very careful. Even if I spilled metal on the floor, nothing would ignite. So, I wouldn’t say my work area is an accident waiting to happen! 😀 I understand why it might look that way, but I can assure you that I’ve put a lot of thought into safety. Of course, there’s always room for improvement. Cheers!

In theory yes, but the crucibles I have tried (bought crucibles), did not heat up in the microwave. Cheers! If you put a graphite pencil core in the microwave, it will heat up glowing red.

@ShakeTheFuture I have also tried experiment with graphite crucible,but failed to heat up upto melting temperature. I have also removed some layers of alumina wool from the klin . Thank you so much for your reply .