3D PRINTING A BENCH VICE!!! PART 1

[@ZorthVFX]

The anime crossover we've always wanted P.s: at 16:22 will says the same thing twice

[@ianpalm]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nipper4369]

About to comment the same thing 16:20 and 16:27

[@chaossdragon]

Glitch in the Matrix

[@CrashingCarbide]

Thought I was hearing things...

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

I've seen a lot of these types of edit problems lately. I can only guess that the editor needs a vacation and probably not to be tasked with operating a camera as well.

[@sbellock5]

"Where does all the confidence come from, haven't you watched our channel?" Possibly the most self aware thing Alec has ever said.

[@ShaneWalta]

Except... It did work. New Alec should come for a visit every time they cast. He's a lucky charm

[@MatterHackers]

@@ShaneWalta I certainly wouldn't mind that! It was a pleasure working in the shop. - Alec

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

@@MatterHackers Have you thought about adding wax filaments or even wax printers to your portfolio? They would be the ideal tool to manufacture casting models.

[@coltonmccormack8978]

@@NochSoEinKaddiFan I suspect it would be difficult to get wax filament to stay together when extruded out in a 3mm/1.75mm roll. You could emulate the way chocolate printers work, but wax probably isn't the best material for things like overhangs. The plastic for casting that Alec mentioned is probably a wax impregnated plastic or wax-like plastic similar to what you see other companies producing as well. That would be a better solution.

[@TheNicoderm]

Alec, how about some info on the titanium anvil buddy :)

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Dude I just typed something similar and just scrolled down and seen you....so I did not miss anything with the little fella.

[@hvmetalhead2805]

I was thinking the same thing today when I saw this notification

[@ShaminMike]

Let’s see the anvil! Tho it is probably coming up sometime...

[@rocketman8068]

My bet he used it some how on his proposal

[@braidenthompson5338]

I bet he will use it to forge something while on a backpacking trip/ out in the woods. Titanium is light and he made it so that he could simply mount it into the ground.

[@rkowed]

LMFAO! Alec, " I have no idea... I didn't know it worked for the CIA."

[@2woE11even]

rkowed I laughed audibly from that when he said it. So subtle and then cut scene immediately after.

[@hegedusrp]

When did he say that?

[@rkowed]

@@hegedusrp 6:18 ish

[@tylerlewis778]

I'm honestly dying I was looking to see if someone commented on it.

[@vintagejoehill]

"Less Bubbles, Less Troubles" over a picture of a Drill and Investment goop is your next t-shirt Alec

[@michaelfala9145]

“I have no idea, I didn’t know they worked for the CIA” - killed me

[@rickylynn1020]

We get it Will, ur cutting an inch off of the crucible.

[@Thecyclingeconomicsdoc]

Crucible surgery...Crucible surgery...Crucible surgery...Cruci...

[@z_supernova]

Isn't he saying Creuset bowl instead ?

[@justindesilets3526]

@@z_supernova I think he is, in french it is called a creuset.

[@z_supernova]

@@justindesilets3526 I know, that's why I'm asking. But in english it's actually crucible so he's definitely saying that in english

[@justindesilets3526]

@@z_supernova I didn't even know it was a word. Thanks for the info! A new word in my library... That I will never have the chance to use if I travel to the States haha.

[@trevorgavin2814]

Resin printers are good for making jewlery, so you could CAD your own jewelry and then save the time carving the wax, and easily duplicate the peice by just printing again.

[@garethbaus5471]

That is a great idea.

[@jarkkopuusaari8955]

Actually there are pure wax printers for jewelery manufacturing. Finnish Kalevala koru are using 3d systems wax printers.

[@alyl603]

@@jarkkopuusaari8955 there's also casting resin.

[@markschwegler1100]

That little thing would make a nice addition to your jewelry/engraving room!!!

[@isaac2990]

I feel an ultimate project coming up, titanium anvil, lots of practice with gem stone setting and metal casings, and now 3-D printing. Something big is gonna come out soon, I can feel it.

[@sizzlenotsteak]

Yah. How many parts do you reckon? ;)

[@isaac2990]

@@sizzlenotsteak hell I could see 50 parts with how many things they've been learning, I'm excited to see if I'll wind up being right

[@sizzlenotsteak]

@@isaac2990 Just 50?! They could stretch ANYthing into 50 parts. If they use all the things you mentioned, they could come up with a kajillion (sp?) parts!

[@DaNinjasDen]

Alec - "Holy moly Alec, you killed it. This thing looks amazing" Me - alright, alright get off your high horse mate... oh wait theres another alec 😂

[@logancampbell4177]

First the mini anvil, now this. Plus all the hiking. Mountain top forging coming soon??

[@---Michael---]

Man you're right I think that's it Why haven't I thought of that? 🤔 😂

[@robertduguay689]

Nope it’s all going on his wedding cake lol

[@acm1101]

Gentlemen, I love these small projects. I love your multipart projects as well, but these small projects usually showcase an entirely different set of skills from you guys. I admire you both both for learning new skills and not resting on your laurels. P.S. The shop is looking more awesome with every new piece of machinery you add 👍

[@devinpack9168]

19:01 Will's little chuckle at Matterhaker Alec says so much

[@jackmandu]

Dude, if this doesn’t work you are so sprued.

[@cryowreck3193]

I snorted. Take your like and leave.

[@edregan897]

So... Don't sprue it up!

[@Scott_C]

I'm pretty invested in this so I hope that doesn't happen.

[@BlazeOGlory]

I love it that you are doing/making different things on this channel. You're not just making swords or casting things, you are exploring a broad representation of the maker space. A lot of channels will just stick to 1 thing that they do well and not try anything new, but that's unrealistic. People that make/watch people make aren't just interested in one thing and you give the variety that people love. We should never be afraid to try something new and expand our horizons. Keep up the great work!

[@spencermachen]

The Alec force are doing the best they can, and it is awesome. Great cast. Great editing, I know that I can't edit that great.

[@Kotih]

i like how well Alec is leading Alec, and how, while clearly nervouse, Alec is managing well and adapting to Alec's guiding

[@Nick-xm1ux]

Hey Alec pt2 was right. It was perfect and had no problems🤣🤣

[@nathanrowley1031]

Alec, you are becoming a more dynamic maker mastering more crafts. I love watching your journey.

[@pamreed7588]

Sio I guess that makes you a couple of smart Alec’s...🤪🤪🤪

[@FireOfJagz]

4:20 this is what i love about mr. Steele! He's always excited like a child but at the same time he's a master craftsman!

[@RedBeardOps]

Gosh darnit you guys are just awesome... Yall have a bright future!

[@Juice556]

Awesome video guys. I love how you're integrating new things like this into your videos. As an engineer, the mix of traditional blacksmithing and use of modern technology is a lot of fun to watch.

[@psrobert1961]

Add sprues to the Fusion design and print them as part of the part?

[@jarkkopuusaari8955]

Great video again Alec! Pro tip for making true start for outside thread using manual lathe and a die: support the die from the back using the tail stock. For the next replicast project model the crucible and all the parts in one assembly. Then you can make the mould wholly with a 3d printer. If you want to get better surface quality it is possible to smoothen out the layers with spray on filler. Or even better: use jet printer or sla. The best ones I've used can produce production quality masters for plastic vacuum casting straight from the printer.

[@Paragon643]

Or even better, use a tailstock die holder. That's the best way to get good even small diameter threads and it's much less work as well. Ow and about the surface quality they could also just print in abs and use acetone vapor to smooth it all out :)

[@jarkkopuusaari8955]

Or the best, just use correct lead on the lathe and turn the thread.

[@patrickmcguire9663]

Had you considered using acme threads for the lead screw? They are very durable in vise applications.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

I was hoping for acme thread too.

[@mikebrown9718]

Great seeing Alec and Will working together again. You guys are awesome!

[@christianhatke477]

My brain hurts. Still waiting on mixed nuts trick shots 2 thought.

[@IceDragon978]

Every show I like gets cancelled early. I hope Mixed Nuts Trick Shots hasn't already met the same fate.

[@christianhatke477]

I'm not going to stop leaving comments about it until it comes back.

[@pneumarian]

We need to see Alec doing MNTS in Metric.

[@robertevras6577]

Cool! Hope you get to keep that amazing bit of new shop kit!

[@tobiask5131]

Even though it's in layers each PLA-layer is really slick, ruff it up with some sandpaper perhaps.

[@williamhenderson9535]

Wow Alec and Will. I loved the change in venue. You guys are just having too much fun. Working isn't work when you so enjoy what you are doing.

[@sinephase]

easy way to calculate the volume of an irregularly shaped object is to submerge it in water and calculate the displacement volume Eureka! :D

[@sambaggins2798]

This was a great one. 3D printing, lathe work and casting. Very interesting and I can’t wait for part 2.

[@alexhamon9261]

Alecs, have you ever heard of hot glue?

[@wisnukuncoroful]

Too flexible i thnink. It needs to withstand when pouring the investment

[@alexhamon9261]

@@wisnukuncoroful probably strong enough if wax/pla that would barely stick did the job anyways.

[@nicholascervone4734]

😂

[@trevorgavin2814]

@@wisnukuncoroful but the investment is a liquid. If it were like sand, i think you would be right, but i think it would be ok for investment

[@MatterHackers]

That was an idea I had after the fact. At least seeing if wax sticks to hot glue and if it does hot glue the wax to it. The wax burns and melts out a lot cleaning, so hot glue could work but it's definitely an unknown variable - Alec

[@konatjk442]

Best content (other than basics videos) comes with collaborations. Keep it up!

[@yourgamersource123]

could water displacement method be used to figure out the mass/volume( not sure which to call it) of metal you would need?

[@CarlsGravy]

I work with Jewellery and a similar formula can be used to determine how much gold you will need in order to cast a resin model into gold. I can't say for the materials Alec is working with, however, with gold/silver, you weigh the resin model and then multiply that number by the specific gravity of the metal it is being cast as. I assume a similar formula can be used in this case, while obviously also accounting for the weight of a sprue and button :)

[@giggityguy]

He mentioned that the design program they were using can just calculate the volume of material that the object would have, then multiply by the density of bronze and then you have the weight of bronze they need to melt.

[@johncochran8497]

@@CarlsGravy Weighing the resin model would be fairly worthless since it's mostly hollow. Remember that it wasn't printed with 100% fill, but merely 10% fill.

[@CarlsGravy]

@@johncochran8497 hollow or not, you're still converting the weight of the wax to the weight of the metal.

[@johncochran8497]

@@CarlsGravy I don't think you understand. Let's say you want to make a solid casting of some object. But the model of the object you're using to create the mold is hollow. In order to make the desired casting, you need to determine the volume of metal required. From that known volume and the density of the metal, you can calculate the mass of metal needed. Now if your model was solid, and if you knew the density of the material in your model, then you could easily calculate the volume of your model. But in this case, you model is HOLLOW. And knowing the weight of your model will not help you in calculating the volume of said model.

[@justinneyman9331]

You guys are now combining my two favorite things, Forging and 3D printing!!! This is great!!!

[@jaemusmcnerney1885]

Next Alec should get a PRUSA 3D printer and assemble it. That would be a journey.

[@craigsudman4556]

Wow nice job guys! I didn't think the plastic would melt out like it did, way cool!!

[@jamesfrey6136]

damn he called it. give that man a lottery ticket 👍

[@Everendlesss]

Wow, amazing to go back and look at the small room you were in not so long ago. Fantastic work as always.

[@benwellman367]

If you are printing in plastic, abs, look into vapor smoothing. Will make plastic look so pretty.

[@jacobshepherd3997]

For sure. But tbh that was pretty rough for a FDM printer. My Chinese Anet printer gives me much better prints than that🙃. But then again I’ve also spent way to much time finding the perfect settings haha

[@benwellman367]

@@jacobshepherd3997 same, but I was working with a prusa. Honestly if you can spend the money, markforged makes great products and their slicer is amazing.

[@stafdehat]

Alec, rather than attempting to sprue with wax, you might try modeling sprues in Fusion, printing just the sprues by themselves, and gluing them to the vice parts with acrylic cement. I struggled for a long time to find something that glues PLA effectively. CA works okay, but acrylic cement is forever.

[@Butterflyknifes1]

Alec did you know the world's hardest bronze is manganese bronze... and please excuse my name

[@FelipeSantos-sw4kk]

Alec, your channel never cease to amuse and give me quoting material. You're great.

[@MacGuyver84]

You need to check out Veg Oil Guy. He does this all the time. Sticky wax is what he uses to stick to PLA.

[@sashimiturtle]

+1 VOG

[@jamesburkhardt5143]

Bout time you have gotten into 3d printing! Got 2 printers myself and use them like crasy for many projects. Can't wait to see how you integrate these tools into your workshop and projects!

[@johnharvey1451]

Why not print the sprues as well? Sterling work as always

[@FrostMasterL]

I'm just glad that something worked out for (knock on wood) during the casting process. Good for y'all and I can't wait to see that vice in action.

[@them.a.g3948]

Uses vice to make a vice My sirs you have reached levels too high to be measured and will now become gods of the forge

[@humwhatever185]

When you build a tool, 90% of the time you wished you had the tool you re actually building. Belt grinder, chop saw...

[@them.a.g3948]

I can’t tell if this is ironic so I’m just gonna say YES

[@humwhatever185]

@@them.a.g3948 it wasnt, really its true

[@them.a.g3948]

Then YES MY COMRADE YOU UNDERSTAND

[@EddieGamer482]

My two favorite hobbies being shown in one video by my two favorite KZbinrs??? I see this as an absolute win!

[@fudgerounds91]

Huh. In OffTheRanch's video today, Matt had someone else named Matt come help him on his house, and now Alec has Alec helping him?

[@Zowby]

Demolitia. Have you ever wondered who has the most similar subscriptions as you do?

[@DisclaimerGarage]

I realized the same thing when Alec introduced Alec. Lol

[@chaysebrown]

Now that you say that . . .

[@joshua.snyder]

I've been waiting and excited to see this tech married up to your shop! Excellent, Alec and Will!

[@MarcioNSantos]

315 thousands of an inch = Complicated imperial system 8 milimeters, metric

[@blackguitarmaker1925]

Yeah yeah your soooo smart. *slow clap* I’ll keep my imperial and just use what I need thank you. So I can laugh at those who don’t know both mwahahaha

[@MarcioNSantos]

@@blackguitarmaker1925 Congrats! :)

[@blackguitarmaker1925]

Gibbtall i do thank you 😊

[@markw480]

Love it !!! Nice change of pace !!

[@ABomB42o]

Couldn't u scuff the plastic with sandpaper before u tried attaching the sprues?

[@jacobshepherd3997]

Had the exact same thought

[@theloveandlogic]

Gonna have to start calling you Alec Savage - that workshop is getting FANCY!

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Is this project going to have anything to do with the Titanium Anvil? I am lost with whatever happened to that project.

[@Larry-325]

Great video. Enjoyed hearing about the 3D printers as well as the different types. 👍👍

[@antonioramalho1835]

"315 thousands of an inch that makes a lot more sense" me and my metric european brainbe like😥🤔🤨🤨

[@JoshuaKerr1]

That is a gorgeous material on a lathe

[@makaylaware8541]

Anyone else noticing he said the same thing twice at 16:22?

[@veepsgarage]

sweet project!!! love it since I’m a little bit of a vise collector.

[@bearsharkp3901]

#1 build a forge for crucibles. #2 have ingot molds ready for excess. That was a real rookie move fellas

[@williamfox4]

I found it funny how the blacksmith explained the process of 3D printing in more detail than the 3D printing expert.

[@dominicf7304]

Me: why is Alec complementing himself? Also me: waaaiiiit a second... oh right

[@peterhoogenraad1049]

dear Alec can we have the 3D model pls ?

[@Seelenschmiede]

A 3D-Model of Alec and Will? I'm totally for Alec and Will action figures!

[@timsjastad9634]

Hey Alec (Steele), if you're gonna sprue up more PLA it might be worth investing in a 3D pen. It's basically a hand-held 3D printer hot-end which extrudes plastic. You could use that to attach sprues, and since the plastic you'd be making the sprues out of is the same as the thing you'll be casting, it should burn out more evenly.

[@williamhbonney6768]

You should do a collab with jujimufi. Forge some heavy strongman equipment and challenge him to lift it :)

[@neilredelinghuys3263]

Finally a 3d Printer. Very exited to see what else you going to come up with!

[@DatBoiOrly]

God damn modernising the casting of metals never thought I'd see the day

[@DatBoiOrly]

@@Louis-gi1jp eh that's a thing also I presume it's like a tig welder with an automatic feed on it with the 3D printing x, y and z moving components

[@ShadowtheWiseman]

@@DatBoiOrly It's actually a process closer to the resin printer believe it or not. Look into it I think it'll blow your mind!

[@DatBoiOrly]

@@ShadowtheWiseman thanks for bringing this amazing thing to my attention I'd never thought that I would discover something Soo cool

[@samrollason8327]

I love it when youtubers explore different areas

[@archiread4177]

If only there was a smarter way of measuring things that made more sense and was easily divisible. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@E4tenHaus]

*HMMMMMM*

[@unstabletaco3178]

Cough cough metric system

[@verrtex7837]

@@unstabletaco3178 nah, too mainstream...

[@carolbeard3024]

Yay, casting again! Very cool guys!!

[@slime_tiger9568]

This Alec guy has a huge ego, keeps talking about himself in the third person about how cool he is

[@macswanton9622]

It's like there's no one else in the building

[@johnmorgan1629]

That process has great potential, especially for intricate shapes, such as work on fantasy blades, special pommels, or think how much work that could have been saved on the cavalry sabre guard.

[@scythelord]

Holy printing artifacts batman! Shoulda got a legit Prusa i3.

[@Negrataish]

Yeah.. awful prints for a "$1000" printer..

[@rileyfenley522]

The Prusa MK3 is a much better printer. You would think Matterhackers would be able to tune and know their printer better than what was shown. I guess free is free though.

[@cousinles80]

I get way better results with my 3 year old $150.00 anet a8.

[@MatterHackers]

We had done a couple prints off that printer throughout my time at the shop, and with some minor tweaking I got significantly better prints from it. Unfortunately, the B-roll shots are from before I took a look. - Alec

[@LBEGaming]

Quick tip for you when your tap and dye use your tail stock for your guide . When you're using the tap you can use a live centre will go in the end of the tap where does little hole. When you are just using a dye you can just use the tailstock with no tools in and put it up against it.

[@thebusbums2825]

Alec went and turned into C-3PO again at 16:51 or was that more Pee wee Herman

[@slicerjohn1897]

You can use PLA for casting, well that one more new thing I have learned today, great job lads 👍👍👍.

[@koideath]

I use my Pulse XE's for my business (titanrocket.com) and they are amazing. Built like a tank, accurate and super reliable.

[@k-nickDTX]

Alec is in my part of the maker universe at last. 3D printing is an art form in itself. There is a lot to learn and it can seem intimidating at times but believe me, it's incredibly rewarding. Glad to see you getting into it! It's going to make your workshop so much more versatile.

[@petermoore9504]

Hot glue sticks as sprues maybe?

[@ToddChevrier]

FINALLY! You are introduced to 3D printing! There is so much you can do with it! I can't wait to see what the end result is with this vice and what else you come up with! FORGE ON! FREEDOMHEIT!

[@guyjones4936]

It's a shame you couldn't 3-D print the parts already sprued and ready to go. No need for wax sprue then.

[@phirzcol]

You can, printing them takes longer

[@user-metalisme]

These are great guys. You have a unique approach to work

[@bencarpenter5743]

Whoa Will, you should always file left-handed on the lathe so as to keep your left arm from resting over the moving spindle.

[@christopherrosario6420]

First off. Beautiful. Secondly. Destiny is an epic song to go with this build

[@ChadSimmons]

Did I miss something? Still wondering what the titanium anvil was for.

[@aaronmarkstaller]

Hey Alec, Awesome video! Been doing this for a while now, quick tip 3D print the sprues on the model, then you don't have to wax them on later. I also use thicken command in Fusion 0.5mm to give some buffer for oxidation

[@WetWhoops]

I'm gonna go ahead and comment about how much I enjoyed this video. I'm gonna go ahead and comment about how much I enjoyed this video.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Alec, I'd like to see a working vise made only by the 3D printer, screw and all. Question, if the filament used to print the vise parts melts out, why not print with the sprews already in place? Just a thought, hoping to hear/read an answer back on this one.

[@aaronkameric1419]

White board drawing is in blue - he’s holding a red pen! Haha.

[@onemanriflemaker3873]

Oh you have a moai. Welcome to the club. The moai has amazing potential.

[@attackhelicopter7403]

Nice, but I'm not impressed with the printers..... The quality of the printed vice was below normal....

[@gordonfream5101]

Attack Helicopter ́ bro I got to agree with u he could of gotten a better FDM printer but love the use of printing

[@monabale8263]

it'll buff out...

[@Negrataish]

Buff out? That printer is $1000.. Even something like an Ender 3 prints better

[@DaNinjasDen]

They would have increased the layer hight to reduce print time, the print was very good, just set to low res. No stringing or random extrusions etc

[@Negrataish]

@@DaNinjasDen did we watch the same video? It has inconsistent extrusion, stringing and blobs on both logos, ringing etc.. those are not part of increased layer height lol

[@OakwoodMachineWorks]

Will, on the subject of threading on the lathe. You can bring the face of your tailstock up against the die, pushing it into the work. This will square it up and provide some force to engage the first thread or two.

[@Mosk17]

Those are really sloppy 3d prints, does not look like made by a "professional" as it should

[@janbroz4681]

It's probably just a draft. But since they brought a resin printer i would use that over the pla

[@jamesnizzy9774]

14:02, when you use the DIE on a centre lathe use the tailstock to push up against the Die to ensure its cuts concentric on the material. You'll get perfectly concentric threads this way! :D

[@theheadone]

It's too bad matterhackers is just a shill company, marketing wankateers as AvE would say. Other than that, great video on your part Mr. Steele!