An injection mold made from RESIN and METAL powder.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[@TheGCRust]

*having a rough go with life* *New Crafsman video drops* *Feels at peace* Seriously, thank you for what you do.

[@KirbyMArt]

They work like magic 😌

[@chwenhoou]

I hope you're doing well, health-wise, CrafsMan.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey buddy! Thank you for the concern. It means a lot to me. And things are going well. No worries, my friend!

[@michaels8940]

This was very informative. Thank you and take of yourself so we can stay steady craftin!

[@bluntendo]

Keep well Crafsmaaaynn. Kind regards from Nottingham , England. Ps. Where to send stuff to ya?

[@maibster]

@@TheCrafsMan glad to hear that you are well👍 you got such a beautifully unique voice, have you ever thought about doing voiceovers for sth or reading an audio book?

[@Parkulele]

It only counts as failure if you give up on it, otherwise it's just trial and error! Love you, Crafsman

[@yenchey3270]

And remember that if you record what you're doing, it's science!

[@ray24051]

Hey CrafsMan I'm a model maker and I make Sci-fi resin kits the 1st video of yours I watched was the one about growing and shrinking molds and I have been enjoying your videos ever since. I have been making my kits for over 10 years now but watching your videos I have learned some new techniques from you so you can still teach an old dog some new tricks! Just want to say that your videos are much appreciated and hope you are doing well after your medical procedure take care man, Ray from Bronx NY.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Ray, this means a lot to me. Thank you SO much! Hope you're staying creative, my friend!

[@PatrickCordaneReeves]

Crafsman tells them bubbles that you ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here.

[@TheCrafsMan]

They took consolation in the idea that every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. ;)

[@PiLLbOt100]

@@TheCrafsMan nice Semisonic reference there Crafsman

[@davidjordonmiller9686]

Hope you're doing well, Crafsman.

[@phubans]

Welp, I pulled the trigger on buying my very first injection molding machine on eBay for a little over $300. I realized the stuff I want to start off with making is probably done with PP and not ABS, so I might be able to get away with making my molds from high temperature silicone or resin. Very excited to start this journey, and I wanted to say thank you Crafsman, for all your inspiration. I feel like your videos gave me enough knowledge to have the confidence to take the first step!

[@TheCrafsMan]

This is exciting! :D I saw your other comment as well. Please email me and I will be happy to help: thecrafsman @ gmail.com. Thank you!

[@R005TERILLUSION]

I caught myself narrating in the TheCrafsmans voice as I was cooking breakfast this morning. I love this channel and I'm praying for you.❤🙏

[@BurrBones]

Hoping for a lot of steady crafting in your future sir.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so very much.

[@havertgreymane240]

Praying doctor does not find anything bad, and for continued excellent health for you. You are an amazing person

[@jonjessen]

Craftsman here's a little trick to minimize flash; If you remove (mill/grind) some of the material away from the closing surface you will Increase the closing pressure and thereby get less flash. Leave 2-4 mm around the cavity and guidepins, and leave a little patch in each corner to avoid warping.

[@TheCrafsMan]

My man! I took an X-acto to some of the outer parts (you may be able to see where I cut the edges in the video), but I really like the idea of removing more material! It makes total sense, too. Going to do this! Thank you!

[@allyourcode]

I was conjecturing that this would work. Thank you for confirming! I assume you know this from experience?

[@jonjessen]

@@allyourcode i am a toolmaker with a core focus on micro injection molding and free form injection molding (FIM). It's an well known trick to push a small machine a little further and to seal a worn mold.

[@jonjessen]

@@TheCrafsMan you are welcome. If you need some special plastic please let me know. I can get you samples of most things. What jumps to mind is recycled fish net(PA6), carbon or glass reinforced plastic, tpe (silicone like thermoplastic), tpe is super cool, it comes from 10 to 90 shore. The 10shore is unreal🙂

[@sarahverdino]

Glad the operation went well, and wish you a full and speedy recovery.

[@gigiwilliams1779]

Oh no, Brother TCM. I'm getting my prayer wheels starting up for you. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. That was a genius idea for making a "metal mold" on a budget. I love the little cactus figures. I can't imagine how much fun you are having with your injection machine. You have some great friends all around the world who are wishing you well. I hope whatever they took out was all they needed to take. Stay positive, and I know you and yours have a direct line to the Big Man upstairs. We will be saying double the prayers for you, Brother TCM, every night. We love ya'll. God bless :)

[@TheToonCaptain]

I absolutely loved the charming narration at 11:40. The bouncy family comedy music behind it gave me warm and fuzzies 💜 stay healthy friend.

[@StrobeLightning]

That is exactly how anesthesia works, forreal. I had a tumor removed last year, luckily it wasn't cancer, hoping for the best for you as well. Love ya, Crafsman.

[@yayab4771]

Praying for good test results and for you and your family's peace of mind. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and the opportunity to lift you and yours in prayer and return a little of that love you share with us.

[@arronthomas68]

Someone is going to make a fortune with this content. I hope it's CrafsMan. All these videos are old so I dont know what happened. Hopefully he made it big and is making plastic toys in Costa Rica for fun with no worries.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks for watching! :D Crafsman is out here at the shop right now waiting on some silicone layers to cure on these sofubi molds. :) Still makin' toys.

[@katiejo1095]

❤ sharing your videos with my family. Life long crafters 😊 ❤​@@TheCrafsMan

[@plan9203]

CrafsMan you da best man. Honestly, you brighten my day and I learn things at the same time.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Very kind, my friend!

[@MichaelFinnell]

The Crafsman is, without a doubt, the best thing on KZbin.

[@TildAbuse]

I like to imagine that the surgery was a lint removal procedure.

[@ucitymetalhead]

And that he never FELT a thing. 😉

[@TheCrafsMan]

HA! I appreciate y'all's humor so much!!!!! :D

[@Lazy-Monkey]

@@TheCrafsMan Always use yo' lint brush.

[@yrunaked4]

i bet the surgeon wore gloves too 🤣

[@kimberlytrimmer8765]

Dearest Crafsman - I wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery and am including you in my prayers that all will turn out well for you. I so appreciate all of the different projects and crafting methods you teach on your channel. I also love your positive attitude, sense of humor, encouragement to not let our mistakes bother us, life advice, helpful hints, and the calming tone and cadence of your voice. I was wondering if you were from the great state of Louisiana? Something about your accent reminds me of the lovely people that I encountered on my two visits there. Please keep doing what you do. I am a new and big fan and fellow crafter.

[@dowottboy5889]

this is the first video you have uploaded since I found your channel, and I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@danielvickery3311]

I love your videos for the experimenting and mistakes you show. I think you learn most from mistakes, and sometimes they lead to invention. And it helps some people to know it don't always come out perfect for us either. Your the coolest

[@tweston6662]

My favorite KZbinr uploaded, and I'm here within 10 minutes. The excelenticity of today is high!

[@berthammah1045]

I love you Crafsman! Your subtle humor is not lost. You get me to actually lol. thank you.

[@theBoonarmies]

"ha, I made you say underweeeeaaaaghhhh" Never change crafsman, you beautiful soul. All the best from way down in Australia.

[@TheHairyBeastie]

Crafsman. I make jewellery with pewter and most wooden board will work fine as a pressure distributer when clamping silicone moulds even with higher temperatures. Hope your health improves. Keep crafin' !

[@debrajol3585]

Yah instead of putting it in resin, let them do the pathology report 😂😂😂 .. Love you Crafsman (& mama). Prayers going up for best results 👌💯✌️ Oh & nicely done molds! Ty 👏👏👏

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) Thank you SO very much!

[@ohsusieque29]

“He still tryin’ to figure things out. He tryin’ to get his life right...get some type of employment, you see.” 🤣🤣 Crafsman, you help keep me happy! 😃

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

You inadvertently created a new character with that fist injection "smalll head alien" his name can be Alan :D

[@debrajol3585]

Yah that was sooo cool! Pinhead alien was cuteness 😆

[@FilmMastersChannel]

Me having meself some breakfast while watchin da craftsman show. Great ways to start da day. Love me some craaaftsman.

[@koopakape]

4:40 OH Man. I just got transported absolutely instanty 25 years into the past seeing that school lunch plate. How many strong vivid memories were made in the school lunch room around these things then just suddenly they exited my life completely after elementary school? Lord have mercy.

[@81OH4Z4RD]

wow. my uncles like to tease me about when i was a kid, 3 or 4, and how i'd tell versions of that underwear joke, constantly. that was nearly 50 years ago. i guess classic comedy never gets old. be well CrafsMan and thanks for all the smiles.

[@sherriweibert3311]

Crafsman you just bring joy into my day! God bless you and all the Crafsfamily.

[@Chocolatchips]

Apologies if you covered this somewhere later in the video than I've watched so far, but: placing vent holes in the extremities of the mold is standard practice for getting a complete fill (avoiding those air pockets). So, to get a complete fill on most occasions, you'd put a little pin-sized hole out to the left and right from each hand on the model and another one from the top of the head. Then, since the molder is manual, you would fill until you get a little plastic through each vent. Then, you'll get good models on more occasions.

[@vesa7069]

Awesome video, yet again! Your videos are very inspiring to me, even though I don't even have a workshop, but I dream of one. And in addition, your videos are also very relaxing with great comedy in them as well! :) Greetings from Finland, Vesa

[@angelapileggi6031]

I will be keeping you in prayer, my friend! Great idea with the metal powders, I'm glad it worked!

[@RafaxCastacho]

Objectively The best channel ever!!!

[@tornadoallie3]

This video was not the content I was searching for, but I ended up watching the whole thing and subscribing just because I was enjoying it so much. lol

[@partoftheproblem4899]

Hope the doctor finds nothing. Sending prayers your way.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I appreciate that so much.

[@Bryan_Kay]

@@TheCrafsMan you have no idea the amount of peace your videos bring me. With all this chaos in the world, your channel has become a place of refuge during these crazy times. 🙂

[@MrJayprojects]

Bryan Kay same.

[@n8sgr8adventure]

Sending good positive vibes your way Crafsman things Will be all good! Stay healthy, Stay Happy & Stay Blessed! 🙏🏻

[@jonnysz03]

You're a wonderful, wonderful person! I'm glad to know you're okay! Loads of love and best wishes from the UK!

[@prometheuszero9]

I love the way you said, "See that right there?... That's magnetic" at 2:14

[@the13rook]

Glad you're doing fine craftsman we praying for you. You like the grandfather I never had ❤️

[@Nono-hk3is]

The lineup of failed experimental aliens reminded me of a similar Sigourny Weaver scene in Alien 4

[@09amlenz]

"Can I have that and put it in some resin?" The Crafsman never stops craftin

[@flurng]

"Nah, baby - we got to send that out for testin', you know" LOLS! I"m Dying!!!!

[@rainbowditto9033]

I forgot to watch this yesterday! But thats ok, nothing like the crafsman before class to get me ready for the day! Now ive got the motivation to do my best!

[@GruneGames]

Hi crafsman, would maybe a riser help to get the liquid in ? Like a small venthole from the upwards facing hand to the top. I have only experience in metalcasting into formsand. Best Wishes to your Health

[@TheCrafsMan]

I appreciate that advice! Thank you!

[@imperialpresence3331]

this is great...you could solve the cooling issue by just casting water line inside the mold, as far as a metal /resin mold interface...i'm thinking those brass threaded inserts

[@voxthesergal]

Your crafsman community wishes you the best of health in these trying times! Keep on steady craftin' for years to come!

[@CarlosFandango73]

have you tried warming your mould up a little craf man so the molten material flows a bit better

[@TheCrafsMan]

I've only done it on metal molds, but you may be onto something! I'll have to try with the plastic+metal mold. Thank you!

[@manfredwitzany2233]

It is very interesting that the resin metal powder mixture is so strong. This allows interesting applications, which needed metal working and can now be made by 3d printing and cold casting. Could you please check, whether the metal enhanced mold is electrically conductive?

[@TheCrafsMan]

I need to check conductivity. That's a good idea. I feel like there would be SOME degree of conductivity, but not strong. Definitely worth a test.

[@manfredwitzany2233]

@@TheCrafsMan Thank you for this job. Could you please use a standard geometry for measuring, namely measuring resistance of a bar with defined geometry? From the resistance measured ba a multimeter and the geometric data I can calculate the conductivity.

[@vincentlawrence5956]

I believe they use graphite mixes into resin to create conductive resin in order to electro plate the resin pieces

[@jaimecowan490]

I always look forward to Sunday, because it usually means Crafsman!! I hope you are doing ok Craftsman!!! Please stay well!

[@notashroom]

Nice surprise to start my Sunday video watching, a fresh new Crafsman video! I hope all is well with your medical issue. 💜

[@CottonTailJoe]

Crafs man! You are amazing keep up being you, we all love and appreciate what you do!

[@k.merritt7139]

Crafsman, you're the best!! Your channel is one of the best on YT and that's because you're an amazing person!! We love you so!! And send you all the best!!

[@MrLionelrichtea]

All the best CM, loving all the videos of resent!

[@shidorikuroko]

You can also help remove bubbles (that create voids) in your mould by forming little wee "vents" where the bubbles can escape into. Just check out where you're getting bubbles stuck in your finished figures and mill a little channel coming off from there. It results in bit of extra flash or a small "tab" of plastic sticking off the figure you cast but you just trim it off like any other flash. Basically, you just make a little chamber for the bubbles to go hang out in so they don't mess up the nice thing you're making. :)

[@darthwotsits4508]

I hope you are well Crafsman. Me and my 11 yr old daughter look forward to your videos every Sunday, and are never disappointed! Stay well an keep healthy steady craftin!

[@chrisj4570g]

Its not possible to watch the crafsman and be sad. Change my mind.

[@estebandsandovall]

This is not an opinion, it is A FACT

[@goodlawyer1813]

I just sent up a prayer for you Crafsman. You're in God's hands good man. Thanks for all you do sir.

[@sherrylynne6328]

Sending you lots of healing vibes Crafsman. You’ve got this. 🍄🌸🦋

[@Bonedadyo]

May The Lord keep you safe and healthy🙏

[@TheCrafsMan]

Artie, thank you for the wonderful comment! I accept that "every good and perfect gift comes from above" and am grateful for what God has given. Just being able to do the things I enjoy, like this right here, is more than I could have hoped for. I appreciate you.

[@Therealmrmeow]

That 1st unformed version reminded me of the android duplicate that was growing in the bed from The Last Starfighter. Of course, also wishing you well Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Mr. MEow! Always brings a smile to see one of your comments. Thank you so much!

[@dilihopa]

Awe Crafsman, I hope all went well for you. Sending positive vibes from Canada.

[@KCRambles]

You put so much positive vibes out into the world Crafsman - sending them right back to you now with interest. Thoughts and prayers that your health journey is swift and uncomplicated and know that you've built a community that cherishes you. Keep On Keepin' On sir! :)

[@oxmeatpete]

Soothing, genuinely humorous and Informative. Love ya bro!

[@DojoTheJo]

I believe you need vent holes to get a more consistent fill. Non-rotary injection molds usually have vents.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I think that'll be a good idea. Thanks! I SHOULD be able to score some in there.

[@dogvetusa]

It is great seeing the process for the things you make

[@Awakened2001]

when you doin injection molding, carving a very small channel coming from the figure area to outside of the mold will allow the air to get pushed out of the mold as material fills. More detail, you just gotta clip the little piece off when you done. love your channel craf man

[@chloemo3681]

That whole exchange with the anesthesiologist made me laugh so hard that the bed was shaking and I thought I might wake up my SO

[@xCartoone]

I never commented before on your channel i don't think, but i've been a subscriber for a bit now, and i just wanted to say you make some really nice refreashing videos. I don't even care about injection molding, much less the ways you could do it on a budget; but you make your subject really interesting everytime and your little character is really likeable. I wish you the best, see you at your next video !

[@Cinnabunr077]

I love the nature sounds at the end! that was nice

[@anonymouse527]

Thanks for teaching everyone how to make stuff! We appreciate it.

[@GetterGo]

Wishing you the best of health Crafsman. Big love to you. ❤️

[@jonathangemmell7460]

Crafsman I think if more people thought and acted like you the world would be a better place.

[@voodooman1320]

You think if you put a really strong magnet under the mold it would help to pull the liquid into all the small details and prevent surface bubbles?

[@sercanguzel2961]

It would separate iron dust from the resin.

[@theincapable]

@@sercanguzel2961 have you tried it? When he used the small magnet on the cup, the iron particles were also able to drag the resin with it. 7:33 So i can imagine voodoo mans idea could work.

[@sercanguzel2961]

@@theincapable Iron does not dissolve and resin is a sticky material. Of course it'll drag some resin along with it. It is basic chemistry.

[@theincapable]

@@sercanguzel2961 so whats your point then? I guess you have nothing to back up your claim that a magnet will separate the iron from the resin. Btw why do you call it basic chemistry if there is neither a chemical reaction nor even a solution?

[@sercanguzel2961]

@@theincapable What is your problem ? Does iron dissolve in solution ? No. Does resin have magnetic properties ? No. Does resin magically gain magnetic properties because it has iron dust in it ? No. Then magnet will pull the iron dust below and there will be less resin to bond them together and it'll not be strong.

[@djcbanks]

My favorite KZbin channel with anotha videeohh!!! Alright! Keep on steady postin!!!

[@evanlindsey1100]

Glad to hear that you are doing well. You should look at the abs-like resins that have come out in the last year or so. Some of them when mixed in certain ratios can be strong yet flexible.

[@TervisC]

I’m new to the channel so maybe you’ve already tried it but have you considered adding very small air vents to your molds? It can help reduce air pockets and lower the required fill pressure. Might even help with surface definition. I enjoyed the video!

[@Stuff_happens]

You have a lot of great toys. You sir, are an enabler.

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

I tried resin printing a mold too, was also brittle like you found. There are some resins that are tougher, they may work better.

[@bendaniel6245]

Check out parallel clamps - the caul of the clamp stays stationary rather than having the rotation directly translate to the work piece. I’ve never used baby parallel clamps- but in normal sizes they have more surface area of pressure than an F clamp, may eliminate the need for as many as you used initially. Keep craftin brother- you’re my bob ross and my Mr. Roger, god speed and good health dude!

[@bryanthevery]

'now altho summa deez thangs looke like whoop-dee-doooo...' dying

[@HandyHelons]

I hope you are well and safe. God bless you and the Crafsfamily.

[@AnsonMaddocks]

We are joined, adding strength to your molding material. Continue production CrafsMan!

[@darrenmichaels]

I complimented someone on her lovely pair of earrings. "Thank you," she said, "They're my ovaries. I had to have them removed and I didn't want them to go to waste."

[@rosemali3022]

And to think poor Micarah Tewers couldn't even keep her wisdom teeth!

[@DIYGarage_SoCal]

Thank you, Crafsman! I'd love to see more resin and metal powder videos. I have all the materials to start i just haven't started yet. Im not sure why I'm so scared to start.

[@cannabiscreative7474]

You are good for the soul, craftsman. I hope all is well, with your health.

[@MESHHEAD]

Praying for good news and peace for you and your CrafsFam. Stay healthy CrafsMan.

[@bjornkeizers]

Sending some happy thoughts your way, Crafsman. Take it easy these days, OK? And I can definitely relate to wanting whatever they cut out of you in resin :D When I was a teen I got run over by a car. They put some screws in my ankle to hold it together while it healed. When they took them out, I asked if I could keep them. They gave me a little jar with the screw in them. That was 1998 - and I still have them!

[@BeOurBee]

That surgery joke had me in stitches. Get it?

[@bDwS27]

You can't see it except when you can Words of wisdom as always !

[@bethelgues3918]

You could probably make the mold using E-glass fiber as well to stiffer the epoxy. Then you can make more boxes using 1/8" steel plating or even aluminum/brass/copper. You could also try do do some sort of heat sink with an aluminum foundation to wick away heat.

[@andy-in-indy]

Have you considered making your mold mold out of high temperature silicone, and casting the mold in Zinc (eg. ZAMAK 3 alloy) or pewter (Britannia metal alloy)?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey there! I like this idea a LOT. The downside is even tiny amounts of pitting/holes would show up in the cast piece. BUT I've been doing some digging into ways to minimize that. Thank you!

[@andy-in-indy]

@@TheCrafsMan No Problem. ZAMAK casts fairly easily, but it has a noticeably shrink. Vacuum assisted investment casting is cumbersome, but nickle alloy is harder and lasts longer than a milled aluminum mold.

[@82gamerprincess31]

I wonder if you could wet sand the inner surfaces of your mold flat on a piece of glass to get it super flat, using a different alignment method like pins, and then make a protective clamping pads out of some sheet aluminum/steel, like a shell on a silicon mold, and get a smoother more consistent result.

[@causmogroov3764]

Prayin all is well so you can keep on keepin on. Craft ony friend!!

[@jamesonhardy2126]

My kids loved this opening.

[@octodoodle]

Hope you’re doing OK in these trying times CrafsMan, wishing you well from NZ :) Kia Kaha (stay strong)